We Gotta Talk with Sonni: Recent Episodes
Sonni Abatta
An issues-based, deep dive news and culture podcast where the motto is Real Talk, Big Topics.
Hosted by Emmy-nominated and AP News Award-winning journalist and television host Sonni Abatta, We Gotta Talk features guests on a variety of topics in the news, pop culture, wellness and spiritual space who will inform, entertain and inspire.
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This week it’s all about weight and health management with guest Joel Greene, a gut health protocol teacher and one of the first “biohackers.”
Joel is the author of The Way: The Immunity Code Diet, which is all about how to maximize your health based on natural eating cycles.
Joel says true health isn’t how you look; it’s actually based around four important factors–optimal insulin function; optimal cardiovascular function; optimal immune and optimal gut functions.
Specifically, we talks about how 48-hour cycles of eating and fasting can mimic nature’s intended eating plans… and in turn boost weight loss.
We talk:
- Foods that naturally stimulate GLP-1
- How the 48-hour fasting/feasting cycle can kick start weight loss
- Why you can reset your gut in week
- Why tracking your VO2 max can help you age better over time
- How cardiovascular health is tied to your ability to lose weight
- Eating to promote good gut health
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Ciao e benvenuti! This week I'm giving you all the details on the Ultimate Girls' Trip to Italy that's set to happen April 3-9, 2025, and I want YOU there!
In this episode I'm running you through the itinerary and talking with our travel agent, Sarah Sirzyk, about exactly what we'll be doing in Puglia, from the amazing food experiences to driving vintage Fiats; to private shopping experiences; a day at the sea; a private vineyard wine tasting; a tour of the olive groves and more, SO much more.
Get all the details on the trip here!
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The kids are back to school, and so are you! Celebrate the start of the new year--and the freedom that comes along with it--with the hilarious hosts of the podcast Momtourage.
Keri and Ashley sit down with me to talk about everything from dealing with parents you don't like; to getting your mojo back professionally after having kids; to their celebrity interactions and what they think of THAT Blake Lively interview; to shi**ing their pants... well, one of them.
It's always a ton of laughs when I talk with these ladies, and it's no different this time!
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Welcome to Season 5 of We Gotta Talk!
This week we are wading the superficial waters with a discussion on aging, and what is aging "gracefully," anyway?
Joining me is board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michelle Koo, who is talking all about why women are saying no thanks to face filler more these days; what
We talk:
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Are we nearing the end of the “filler era?”
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Her best tips to have good skin over time and go-to in-office treatments
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Why people are having their breast implants removed, and what to ask for
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What she’s seeing in the faces of people taking Ozempic
…and more.
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HEY GIRL HEY!! In this WGT Classics episode, popular podcaster and radio host Taylor Strecker sits down with me after I shout at her across a plane, and we talk all about what it's like to come out later in life; rebounding after getting fired from Sirius Radio; and how she got a job literally by just talking in a bar.
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In this WGT Classics re-release, we hear from an American Palestinian about what's happening with Israel and Palestine. Episodes have not been fact-checked, but are rather a "human" take on what is happening in the Middle East.
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In this WGT Classics re-release, we hear from an American Jew about what's happening with Israel and Palestine. Episodes have not been fact-checked, but are rather a "human" take on what is happening in the Middle East.
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In this WGT Classics episode, psychic Malaurie Hotier (@MalauriePsychic) tells us why there is no such thing as a "new soul;" how souls can exist on other planets; how to help an earthbound spirit; what happens when we pass; and more.
She is not a crystal ball, but can enter into a conversation with her clients' spirit guides and ancestors and see what they have to say. The answer might not always be what her clients want to hear but it is always grounded in love and with the client's greater good in mind.
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It's easy to overdo it with skincare, but as this week's guest explains, your skin doesn't need a ton of products every day.
Dr. Heather Rogers, MD, is a double-board certified dermatologist based in Seattle, with two decades of experience in practice, and is the founder of Modern Dermatology.
Today she's here to share with us the secrets to keeping your skin supple this summer.
We talk:
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How many products you actually need in your routine
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The ingredients to NOT overuse
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The evolution of skin cleansers and why your cleanser might be stripping your skin
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Actual standout products
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Finding the Best Vitamin C serums
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How to rebuild your skin barrier
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Ever feel like your workouts just aren't working anymore? Or that you're a monster in the week leading up to your period?
Hormones control EVERYTHING.
And this week I have a WGT Classics episode featuring a guest who knows all about how to balance your hormones so you can feel and look like your best self.
Alisa Vitti is an integrative nutritionist, hormone expert and author of the best-selling books Woman Code and In the Flo, and she's here to tell us how to balance our hormones for our best possible lives.
This will revolutionize how you work out, lose weight, and feel!
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This summer we're revisiting some WGT Classics--episodes you loved so much, they deserve another listen.
This week we're putting the spotlight back on Clearstem co-founder, Kayleigh Christina, who's walking us through all things hormones, acne and skin.
We talk:
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What can happen to your body when you get off hormonal birth control
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What causes acne in different periods of our lives
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The ingredients lurking in your "natural" skin care products that could be clogging your pores
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Hormones' impact on acne and skin health
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How getting off birth control can impact your health
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What panels and tests to ask your doctor for to get an idea of your overall health
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Her optimized AM and PM skincare routines
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Which products need to soak in for 10-15 minutes before applying the next step
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The link between whole-body health and skin health
Find all products mentioned in the episode here!
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She's thrown parties for the Pope, Beyonce, and world leaders from dozens of countries, so who better to ask for good party tips than the former White House social secretary?!
This week I'm joined on the pod by Deesha Dyer, who worked with President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on throwing ragers for some of the most important people on earth.
Not only do we talk about amazing party planning, but we also talk about how she went from a 31-year-old community college student to a staffer at the White House; the lessons she's learned about perseverance and staying true to yourself; the crazy party stories from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue; and of course her tips to throw a party that even a President would love.
Check out Deesha's new book, Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble, on Amazon here and on Bookshop here.
Support BeGirl.World here--a group that supports travel abroad for black young women.
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Dr. Cyril Wecht, famed pathologist known for his work on cases including Casey Anthony; Scott Peterson; the Menendez brothers; Chandra Levy and most famously, his review of the Warren Commission report on the JFK assassination, has died at the age of 93.
In honor of a career that spanned decades and impacted thousands of people, I'm re-releasing my interview with him that I did after the release of his latest book, The JFK Assassination Dissected.
I had the opportunity to interview him multiple times over the course of my career, and was honored to reconnect with him after the release of this book.
If you're into "alternate theories" on what may have really happened with the JFK assassination, this episode is for you.
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As any woman knows, there’s an art to establishing and maintaining our friendships.
- Why she chose to focus her work and research on female friendships
- The metrics used to measure female friendship
- “The three affinities"--the ways women find each other and stay together
- The things that bring us together, and the things that tear us apart
- How to know if a friendship has run its course
- “Girl rules”
- Big break points for female friendships--college, weddings, babies
- The "Mean Girls" theory
- Advice on how to maintain friendships
Check out Danielle on IG here!
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I'm a huge fan of this week's guest and chances are, so are you.
Deuxmoi entered the celebrity journalism and gossip space officially around 2020, and since then her Instagram account has grown to over 2 million followers who can't wait to see the latest tips and sightings she regularly reports.
I ask Deux how she got started; why she's chosen to remain anonymous and how that's impacted her life and reporting; the dustup she had with Taylor Swift's PR team; the latest celebrity headlines and more.
Listen to Deux's podcast Deux U here, and read her novel ANON PLS. before it gets turned into a TV series, here!
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The real talk on preventive testing continues this week with triple-board certified neurologist and integrative medicine practitioner Dr. Romie Mushtaq. She was the first person I called when I got my Prenuvo scan back, and told me some info that anyone doing preventive testing should know.
We cover:
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The benefits and drawbacks of preventive testing
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The tests to ask for if you want to know about your brain health
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"Unidentified bright objects" on the brain
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How to maximize brain health
...and more!
Check out Dr. Romie's book, The Busy Brain Cure, HERE!
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What's it like to be Jewish in America right now?
This week's guest, Rabbi Cantor Judy Greenfeld, is here to talk about that and so much more.
We discuss why it is all of our work right now to build bridges, look for the commonalities, and seek God in the everyday, no matter how--or to whom--you pray.
It's a conversation that not only highlights the reality of what Jews in America are facing right now, but also offers a glimmer of hope that there is a brighter world ahead.
Topics covered:
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Finding peace in our turbulent world
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Talking to kids about God
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Holding onto faith, even through hard times
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Having civil conversations with philosophical opponents
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Viewing our ideological opponents as humans
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Protecting your energy through collective trauma
Find Rabbi Cantor Judy online here, and on Instagram here.
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This week I'm hosting Elise Tabin, former Executive Beauty Editor at New Beauty Magazine and the founder of Twiish Skin, the line for tweens and teenagers who want to get in the skincare game, but don't want to be stealing their mom's products. (Because let's be honest, those products aren't for their skin anyway!)
Elise and I run through:
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The exact products your tween or teen should be using
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The ingredients they need, and the ones they need to avoid
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Why she chose colloidal silver to feature in Twiish
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Red light therapy
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Procedures for the moms like buccal fat removal, lip lift, and other procedures
...and more!
Shop the exact products Elise recommends for tween and teen skin HERE.
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Iran recently launched what it says was a retaliatory strike against Israel, sending hundreds of missiles into Israel. But will Israel retaliate, and what would it look like if it did?
Christopher Hinn, former Senior Middle East advisorfor the Department of Homeland Security and CEO and Managing Director of C-7 International is here to weigh in on that issue and more.
We cover what he thinks cold happen next; what's happening in the Middle East; and his thoughts on how the U.S. should respond.
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This week on the podcast you're coming home with me to McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania.
An Italian-American enclave about ten miles west of Pittsburgh, it's the home of the once-famous Primadonna restaurant, which serves as the backdrop of the story you'll hear this week from "On the Rocks" author Maria Palmer--daughter of the restaurant's owner, Joe Costanzo.
"On the Rocks" chronicles Joe's rise to success in the 1990s as not only the owner of the Primadonna, but also a radio host, columnist, and aspiring politician, to his sharp fall in the early 2000s, ending in a stint in federal prison.
Maria walks us through what it's like to watch as everything her father has built comes crumbling down, and what it's like to recover from it.
Come with us on a conversation that dives into hard work, loyalty, betrayal, and a whole lot of Italian food.
Get your copy of On the Rocks HERE.
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In this solo episode I'm running you through my experience with the Prenuvo full-body scan.
I'm breaking down everything you need to know to prepare; what it's like; what you'll need to do; and answering the big question: Should you even do the Prenuvo scan?
If you want a chance to win a $200 off card for your scan, sign up for the WGT newsletter here and keep an eye on your inbox!
The full blog post with details on the scan is here.
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In this solo episode, we're taking a break from the deep dives to just catch up.
We talk about how--and if--the world did Princess Kate wrong with the endless speculation on her whereabouts; the latest on our Disney cruise; a tale of getting scammed online, and more!
Disney Wish thoughts and tips blog post here, and episodes mentioned are below.
Should America Mind It's Own Business?
Plastic Surgery 101 with Dr. Carolyn Chang
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If you've ever wondered if plastic surgery is right for you, this is your episode!
Your social media feed isn't lying... Plastic surgery is on the uptick in a big way.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that from 2019 to 2022, plastic surgeries on all parts of the body have increased by 19%.
This week's guest is Dr. Carolyn Chang, one of San Francisco’s leading aesthetic plastic surgeons and Vice Chair of Plastic Surgery at California Pacific Medical Center, and we are walking through all types of procedures from head to toe.
We cover specifics on:
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The lip lift
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Fat grafting
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Buccal fat removal
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Jaw fillers
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Blepharoplasty
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Deep-plane facelifts
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Breast augmentation
...and more.
This episode is designed to help you decide if plastic surgery is right for you, what results to expect and more!
Find Dr. Chang online here, and check out the WGT blog with more posts on beauty, wellness and news here.
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Let's be honest: It’s easy to turtle away in when you live in America--ignore the real problems that are happening in the rest of the world.
That’s why it’s even more important to stay informed.
Today we’re going in hard on a big political topic that's top of mind these days, as war rages in the Middle East and we hit the two-year mark in the Russia/Ukraine conflict: Should America just mind its own business when it comes to foreign conflict?
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*USE CODE SONNI20 for your first purchase on Exponent Beauty before June 1, 2024!***
Here is the Vitamin C serum that I'm using that's made my skin crazy bright.
When you slather on that Vitamin C serum that you paid $100 for, when was it mixed? How long will it last? And how do you know you’re using the right amount on your skin?
Liz Whitman is the founder of Exponent Beauty, a company that makes skincare products that pretty much eliminate the need to worry about any of the above.
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Caroline D'Amore posted about what happened on October 7th. She never could have guessed what happened next.
Caroline, owner of Pizza Girl and girl about (LA) town, decided one day to post about her Jewish friends struggling after the October 7th attacks.
The Reel was viewed 6 million times in one day, and that's when her chapter with what I call "accidental activism" kicked off.
Since then, she's been to Israel and met hostages' families, and she explains in this episode why she has a heart for both Israeli and Palestinians on this contentious issue. She also talks about how people can continue to show up to ask questions and learn more about it.
Episodes referenced in intro:
What a Palestinian-American Wants You to Know About What's Happening in the Middle East
What an American Jew Wants You to Know About What's Happening in the Middle East
Connect with Caroline on Instagram here
Check out Pizza Girl here
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Making the internet a nicer place is a tall order, but this week’s guest is up for the task.
Sam Abrahart is a mental health advocate and the founder of The Mayfair Group. As someone who recognized the hypocrisy of the “perfection” that’s often peddled on social media, she wanted to change the narrative. When she started posting real and raw updates on her own life and mental health on social media, and let go of the need to show up in a certain way, people began flocking to her page and her posts.
Recognizing that there was a hunger for content centered around honest mental health conversations, Sam grew her social media presence and then decided it was time to launch an apparel brand with a mission.
The Mayfair Group makes gear that’s gone viral again and again. You might recognize their famous “Empathy” sweatshirt that’s been seen all on everyone from celebrities to normies.
And now The Mayfair Group is launching a new initiative--sponsoring free virtual therapist-led group sessions for their community. These Mayfair Mental Health sessions will be focused on a specific topic and hosted by a trained therapist from partners at MyWellbeing as well as Mayfair’s in house Mental Health professionals. Click HERE for details on how to sign up; the next session starts in March!
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How much to share on social media and how to set boundaries around it
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Living with depression and what her symptoms looked like
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The self-care practices that work for her
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The initiative The Mayfair Group is launching to give more people access to mental health assistance
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How Mayfair was able to pivot so quickly into selling physical goods
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This week I break down the Super Bowl celeb appearances, halftime show and commercials with podcast host and radio star, Sarah Fraser, host of The Sarah Fraser Show.
We cover all the big game gossip, Sarah's hot take on Ozempic, and her journey with IVF.
Follow Sarah on IG here!
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This week’s guest is an actress who you may recognize from her runs on huge shows like The Big Bang Theory, American Horror Story, Batwoman, Two and a Half Men, and more.
She’s also the host of the EmotionAL Support podcast, which aims to address mental health stigma.
Today I'm talking with Alessandra Torresani about growing up with bipolar and what it looked like as a kid; how she managed it unmedicated during her pregnancy; and why she's committed to opening up conversations about mental health on her own podcast.
We also talk:
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Her “aha” moment with motherhood
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The benefit of hypnotherapy and inner child work
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The healing modalities that have worked for her to help with mental health
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What it was like going through pregnancy with bipolar
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Growing up acting
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What Britney Spears taught her about how we view mental health
...and more!
Check out Alessandra's podcast here, and follow her on Instagram here.
Check out the WGT blog here, and follow me on IG here!
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What a year it’s been!
2023 was all about individual and collective growth. Some crazy things have happened in the world, and on WGT we leaned right into discussions about them.
But we also took a moment to catch our collective breath and unwind with some fun talks on beauty, astrology, Ozempic (haha) and more.
In this episode I run through some key takeaways from top-downloaded episodes and a wide array of guests who focus on everything from plastic surgery, to spirituality, to world events.
All episodes are linked below. Enjoy, and Happy (almost) New Year!
Episode 261: All About Routines
Episode 269: There are No New Souls, with Malaurie Hotier
Episode 267: Do You Love a Narcissist? With Dr. Jaime Zuckerman
Episode 254: All About Ozempic with Michelle Cardel
Episode 255: Beyond Ozempic: All the Other Ways People are Losing Weight, with Samantha Blakeney, from New Drug Loft
Episode 259: Can You Cheat-Proof Your Marriage?
238: What Swinging Taught Ashleigh Renard about Good Sex
Episode 245: How to Rebuild Your Skin Barrier, with Dr. Heather Rogers
Episode 264: The Most Common Plastic Surgery for the 40+ Crowd, with Dr. Lara Devgan
Quilted Target robe linked HERE
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What do you do when, in the span of months, you find out your husband is cheating, and then you get dumped by the next guy who you're sure is going to be the answer to your heartbreak?
You pack up and go to Italy, that's what.
This week I'm interviewing actress, author of "Eat, Pray, FML," and "The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl," and podcaster Gabrielle Stone, all about turning drama and trauma into growth.
We talk all about rebounding from heartbreak, finding a true partner, motherhood and careers in this fully unfiltered episode of We Gotta Talk.
Check out Gabrielle's book HERE and check out her podcast, FML Talk, HERE.
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You may know her name from her now ex-husband, Erik Spoelstra, who's head coach of the Miami Heat, but Nikki Spoelstra is out to make a name for herself through her talent, authenticity, and pure grit.
In this conversation we get real about Nikki's recent divorce; why she got sober; how she survived childhood abuse; getting through her young child's cancer diagnosis... and why none of the above has dimmed her light or spirit.
I absolutely loved talking with Nikki, who's also the host of her own podcast, The Know. Buckle up for the very realest of Real Talk.
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Ever feel like the more you try to fix something, the worse it gets?
This week's guest is here to tell us how the energy of "fixing it" can end up working against you.Alyse Bacine is a spiritual mentor and breathwork practitioner who has her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and helps people manifest their desires into realities.
She's also a believer that most people aren't manifesting the right way.
This is a deep dive conversation where we help you get out of your own way, and start living in the divine unfolding that will bring abundance to you.
We talk:
- Why you should stop trying to fix everything+ What it means to lean into divine unfolding+ How to get past betrayal+ Breaking our trauma response+ Finding the higher perspective on a situation+ Modalities for hearing ancestral trauma+ Going beyond just “trusting the universe” to living from a placeof knowing+ Living “as if”+ How to figure out who you really want to be+ What it means to know "it’s inevitable”Check out Alyse's website here, and follow her on Instagram here.
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Ever feel like the more you try to fix something, the worse it gets?
This week's guest is here to tell us how the energy of "fixing it" can end up working against you.Alyse Bacine is a spiritual mentor and breathwork practitioner who has her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and helps people manifest their desires into realities.
She's also a believer that most people aren't manifesting in the right way.
This is a deep dive conversation where we help you get out of your own way, and start living in the divine unfolding that will bring abundance to you.
We talk:
- Why you should stop trying to fix everything+ What it means to lean into divine unfolding+ How to get past betrayal+ Breaking our trauma response+ Finding the higher perspective on a situation+ Modalities for hearing ancestral trauma+ Going beyond just “trusting the universe” to living from a placeof knowing+ Living “as if”+ How to figure out who you really want to be+ What it means to know "it’s inevitable”Check out Alyse's website here, and follow her on Instagram here.
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This week I'm welcoming Jennifer Sontag, owner of Italian Citizenship Concierge, to talk all about what it's like to pick up and move across the world, to Italy.
Jennifer was an image consultant who worked with clients including Michelle Obama, then moved to teach at an international high school in Shanghai, and when she came back to the US finally, she decided she had one more move in her--to Italy.
In this episode we cover:
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The cultural differences between Italy and America
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What it's like to live in Sicily
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All her recommendations if you're visiting Sicily
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How to start the application process for citizenship and what documents you'll need
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The websites you should start with when researching family documents
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The cost of applying for citizenship
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The work-life balance in Italy versus the United States
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Use code WEGOTTATALK for 40% of your purchase on Standard Self Care!
We're kicking off 2024 with some serious talk about self-care!
Hannah Minardi and Austin Wiberg are the founders of Standard Self Care, a skincare and lifestyle brand that's all about taking care of your skin and self with pure, powerful ingredients.
But we don't cover just skincare and beauty. I also grill Hannah and Austin--both repeat entrepreneurs--on how to launch a successful business.
We cover:
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Why they created Standard Self Care and how it’s different from other brands
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The benefits of streamlining your skin care routine
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The luxury eye cream that theirs was modeled after+ Why you should build failure into your business model
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Their tips to launch
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The best way to build a team
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The importance of mentors
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"No" is the (very) knee-jerk answer to the question, "Would you stay with your spouse if s/he cheated?"
But when the husband of this week's guest betrayed her, she chose to stay. Not only that, she also chose to own what she views as her part in her marriage's downturn.
Today I'm talking with marriage coach and podcast host Charity Craig all about infidelity. And maybe her story will change the way you think about infidelity... or maybe not.
We talk:
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How she knew her husband was cheating
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Dealing with judgment if you go back to a cheater
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Identifying what is broken in a relationship
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The signs of an early breakdown in a relationship
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Avoiding the “victim mentality”
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Why your instinct is your most powerful cheat-detection tool
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Is one person ever at fault for an affair?
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Procrastinators, unite! I am here for you (and I am one of you). If you have to get a thoughtful last-minute gift, here is the ultimate guide.
In this solo episode, I walk you through gifts you can buy now to have in time for Christmas Day.
Products mentioned:
Coffee table books
Travel jewelry case 1
Travel jewelry case 2
Countertop coffee maker 1
Countertop coffee maker 2
Dry brush set
Makeup brush set
Beauty box
Italic--designer clothing and accessories at wholesale prices
Birth chart reading
Zoom wine class with Level 3 sommelier
For the language nerd
For the beauty junkie
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There is just no way you don’t know today’sguest. And I can’t tell you how honored I am to have her on the show.
Tara Lipinski is not only one of the most well-known athletes in American history, but she’s also a gold medalist—the youngest Olympic gold medalist in figure skating history—a television commentator, a podcaster, and most recently, a mom.
This past October, Tara and her husband Todd welcomed baby Georgie into the world via surrogate, the culmination of a five-years-long journey into motherhood that was marked with plenty of struggle along the way—struggles that Tara is now opening up about with her nearly 1 million Instagram followers.
And today we are here to talk about the joys and challenges of new parenthood, how she’s doing with being a mom, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.
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In this annual episode of WGT, I'm sitting down with astrologer Lumi Pelinku to talk all about what's in store for the new year.
We cover what the collective can expect--i.e. what could be in store on the world stage and here in America--as well as a sign-by-sign breakdown of themes for the new year.
Aries -- 27:20
Taurus -- 29:00
Gemini -- 31:37
Cancer -- 33:05
Leo -- 34:45
Virgo -- 36:20
Libra -- 38:05
Scorpio -- 41:25
Sagittarius -- 43:40
Capricorn -- 45:15
Aquarius -- 47:05
Pisces -- 48:48
Check out the WGT blog here, and follow me on IG here!
Book a session with Lumi here, and follow her on IG here.
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In this special two-part episode of We Gotta Talk, we're looking at the conflict in the Middle East from a human perspective.
Claims included in this episode have not been fact-checked and only represent the interviewee's viewpoint.
In this first episode, you'll hear from a Palestinian-American woman. I asked her:
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What is one stereotype about “your side” that you wish to dispel?
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Is there something about the conflict that no one is talking about that you think is important for people to hear?
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Do you think people as a whole understand the true nature of the problem? And if not, what would you want to tell them?
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Is there something about your culture or people that you wish people knew?
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What don’t we understand fully about Israel/Palestine and their respective functioning political systems?
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How does religion complicate and/or simplify this conflict?
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In a perfect world, how would this conflict resolve?
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What is your greatest fear?
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Is there something that is giving you hope?
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In this special two-part episode of We Gotta Talk, we're looking at the conflict in the Middle East from a human perspective.
Claims included in this episode have not been fact-checked and only represent the interviewee's viewpoint.
In this first episode, you'll hear from an American Jewish woman. I asked her:
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What is one stereotype about “your side” that you wish to dispel?
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Is there something about the conflict that no one is talking about that you think is important for people to hear?
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Do you think people as a whole understand the true nature of the problem? And if not, what would you want to tell them?
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Is there something about your culture or people that you wish people knew?
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What don’t we understand fully about Israel/Palestine and their respective functioning political systems?
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How does religion complicate and/or simplify this conflict?
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In a perfect world, how would this conflict resolve?
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What is your greatest fear?
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Is there something that is giving you hope?
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Carrie Bennett is here this week to talk about quantum health--what it is, and why it's worth a look as an add-on to your health routine.
We talk:
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The four pillars of quantum wellness
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The impact of light, grounding and EMF mitigation on health
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Simple light therapy for mood and energy
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Recharging your body with grounding
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Why you need to take your health into your own hands
Check out Carrie's list of recommended products here.
Check out the WGT blog with more tips from experts here!
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This week we are diving into one topic that we all try to avoid even thinking about—death.
I remember when I was a kid, lying in bed as my mom would tuck me in… and even then--ever the anxiety queen--saying to her, “Mom, I don't want you to die! What even happens when you die?!” And she would say, “Sonni, death is a part of life.”
For my 5-, 6-year-old brain, that was a big statement to process, but I knew it was true. That simplest of explanations about death really is the most essential one.
We prepare for marriage or having children or getting our first job, but we really don’t prepare that much for death. Sure, you may have considered pre-paying your funeral costs to avoid having your kids deal with it… or maybe even grabbed up a burial plot. (It always freaked me out that my parents did this!)
But what of the emotional side of things? Have you ever thought about what you want your final weeks on earth to look like?
This week’s guest is the founder of a group that aims to change the conversation about dying—namely, by starting conversations about dying.
Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider is a physician, founder, speaker, producer, writer and the host of the TED Health Podcast who works as an internist at Crossover Health in San Francisco. She believes that we shouldn’t be scared to prepare for this inevitable part of life, but rather we should address it head on, with humor, with preparation, and with an understanding that this is something we will all have to deal with.
Her nonprofit foundation, EndWell, is focused on transforming the end of life into a human-centered experience.
They’ve created a group of doctors, tech leaders, policy makers and activists who—through education and events—address all the “big questions” and other worries we have about death, with the ultimate goal of creating a future where ending well becomes a measure of living well.
In this episode you’ll hear about the personal story that prompted Dr. Shoshana to start EndWell; the things that people most regret on their death bed; finding support when you or a loved one is sick; what is a death doula? And more.
So whether you’re also pacifying an anxious 5-year-old, or you just want to button up things for your own inevitable conclusion, this episode may just help you see death in a whole new light.
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Do you believe in ghosts?
There are no shortage of stories about encounters with the other side. Maybe you had one yourself.
When a loved one is close to death and has conversations with other family members who’ve already passed.
Or maybe you’ve been walking around in your own house and something moved that shouldn’t, or you’ve felt a chill or a sense that someone, or something, else, was there.
There’s no doubt that humans have an innate desire to connect, and sometimes that means connecting with people who already passed on.
This week on the podcast, I’m talking with someone whose job it is to connect with these very spirits. The souls of our lovedones, or maybe just random souls, that I’ve already passed into the new dimension.
Malaurie Hotier, known as @MalauriePsychic, comes from a long line of psychics and witches. (mother, grandmother, great grandmothers, great uncle…Anyhow you get the idea). It’s in her DNA. She had been doing readings for many years and loves helping people find a sense of peace and clarity.
Malaurie tries to keep it real and simple and her tagline is "agrounded approach to the psychic world." No gimmicks, no pretenses, no bullshit. She is not a crystal ball, but can enter into a conversation with her clients' spirit guides and ancestors and see what they have to say. The answer might not always be what her clients want to hear but it is always grounded in love and with the client's greater good in mind.
In this episode, we talk:
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Why we are all a little psychic
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What happens with souls during the first 2-4 weeks after death
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Her thoughts on parallel universes
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Reincarnation
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Why she doesn’t believe in the concept of “new souls”
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Do soulmates really exist?
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How to help spirits make it to the other side
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Other places than earth where souls can exist
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How to connect with past lives
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How time is different “on the other side” than on Earth
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Why some souls become earthbound
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Why we do exist on the same plane as spirits
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Andrew is back on the pod to share his hot take on the TS/TK relationship and give his comprehensive gift guide for guys. From stocking stuffers to experiences, he's got it all. He's the best gift buyer ever so we like to tap into his powers every year on the pod.
All links listed here!
Enjoy!
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The word "narcissist" is thrown around a LOT on social media. But what is a narcissist, anyway... and what can you do if you have one in your life?
This week I'm joined by licensed clinical psychologist and nationally-recognized expert on narcissim, Dr. Jaime Zuckerman, and we dig into every facet about narcissism you need to know.
We talk:
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The clinical definition of narcissism
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Why therapy doesn't work for narcissists
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How to tell if you're in a relationship with a narcissist
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When a parent is a narcissist
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How to test a new boyfriend or girlfriend to see if they have narcissistic tendencies
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Is narcissism on a spectrum?
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Can a person "heal" from narcissism?
...and so much more.
This one is a juicy one! Send it to every person in your life who you think might need this info.
Follow Dr. Z on Instagram here, and connect with her here.
Follow me on Instagram here, and check out the latest on the WGT blog here.
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Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Heather Rogers, MD, is here to talk about keeping your skin glowing after that facial, laser or PRP in this episode of the Healthy Skin Series.
We talk:
- What is Sculptra
- What is PRP
- The difference between PRP injections and PRP microneedling
- How to extend your in-office procedures like lasers and facials
- Her new favorite in-office procedure that helps with the jaw line
- Is filler every truly “reversible?”
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This week we are rounding out Midlife Awareness Month with writer, comedian and podcaster Haely White, who went through some major life changes in the run-up to 40. We talk about her sexual awakening, her spiritual evolution, and why every woman deserves to be a "new bitch" when she hits midlife.
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This week on the pod I'm welcoming back fan favorite and renowned plastic surgeon and injector, Dr. Lara Devgan, MD, MPH, FACS.
Dr. Devgan's just-right aesthetic has gone viral multiple times on social media, because she knows the perfect amount of "work" to do, to get a natural look that leaves her patients refined, refreshed, and looking that much better.
In this episode we talk:
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The most common procedures for women 35-40 and beyond
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Why women are getting facelifts at 40-ish
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When you should graduate from injectables to surgery
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The procedures and innovations she’s most excited about
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How the definition of beauty is changing
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Her thoughts on Emsculpt and the “Em” family of treatments
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Are at-home skin care devices worth it?
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Her must-have skin care products
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This week it's all about the best makeup for anyone 35+. I'm talking with makeup artist and social media star, Kate Talbert, all about looking and feeling your best.
Shop all Kate's recommendations that she mentions in the pod HERE!
We talk:
- Why your normal makeup looks different starting around age 40
- Her favorite products, from foundation to concealer to eyeshadow and more
- A technique for an insanely-easy winged eye
...and so much more.
Check out Kate on IG here and her website here.
Follow me on IG here and check out the WGT blog here.
And finally, sign up for exclusive discounts and giveaway on the WGT newsletter! Click here to get on the list.
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Dr. Carrie Jones, functional medicine doctor and hormone expert, is back on the podcast to talk all about hormones--and you cannot miss this one.
In this episode it's all about how your hormones change from 35 on. And we cover a LOT:
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The hormone tests to ask for and why saliva and urine tests are better than blood tests
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Are the dangers of estrogen overblown?
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The importance of progesterone
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When is ideal to start hormone replacement therapy
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Bio-identical vs. prescription HRT
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The impact of hormones on brain health
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Ideal hormone levels
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Are you in perimenopause?
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Signs your hormones could be off
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Lifestyle changes to make now to keep hormones in balance
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This special episode is all about routines: the daily practices; diet and supplement additions; and tests I do with my doctors to keep an eye on health and to feel good. Not medical advice (duh)
All links are below!
DIET:
Favorite matcha HERE
Water kettle instant boiler HERE
Hand frother HERE
FORMER EPISODES:
You're Not Crazy, Your Hormones Are, with Dr. Carrie Jones
Hack Your Hormones! How Cycle Syncing™️ Can Change Your Life, with Alisa Vitti
Don't Run from the Sun, with Ra Optics Founder Matt Maruca
TESTING KITS:
Myriad MyRisk Hereditary Cancer Risk Test
DUTCH Test
ZRT Hormone Panel
FAVORITE SUPPLEMENTS:
Ion Biome gut-sealing and healing probiotic
Collagen peptides
My favorite multi-vitamin and supplements
An amazing-tasting colostrum drink for gut health
STUDIES:
Green tea/EGCH study linked here.
Benefits of sunlight study linked here.
DISCOUNTS:
For 10% off your first subscription to Armra colostrum, use code DISCOUNT000042086455206281438.
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Get ready for some real, real talk this week.
This week on the podcast I'm welcoming champion sharpshooter, former Google worker, and Second Amendment advocate Chris Cheng to the WGT table.
We're digging into an issue that everyone has an opinion on--gun laws in America.
Why do we seem to be getting it so wrong when it comes to keeping Americans safe? Even though Chris and I come at this issue with differing opinions, we find a way to respectfully engage and figure out how really to make laws work for us, and what can "common sense gun legislation" could really look like.
Sign up for the WGT newsletter HERE, and become part of the family! Giveaways, insider conversations and products I love, all in one spot.
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Scroll down discount code for Adipeau!
In this bonus episode of the Healthy Skin Series, I'm talking with the founder of Adipeau, Ivan Galanin, all about why it's all about "achieving facial fitness."
Trained as a scientist at a major biotech company, Ivan started two biotech companies--one to treat genetic disease, and one to treat cancer--Ivan then transitioned to aesthetics and face care when he realized how integral healthy facial fat is to aging. He's now founded Aeducator, a community to connect facial aesthetic practitioners with new ways of treating their clients.
Adipeau is a brand that encourages the growth of new, healthy fat cells in the dermis, and in this episode we talk about the technology behind the brand as well as why Ivan thinks we have it all wrong when it comes to lasers, over-exfoliating and neuromodulators.
We talk:
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Why fat is a good thing for your face
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There is no “super ingredient” for the skin
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Should you ditch retinol?
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Why you might want to reconsider lasers
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The cause of “shiny” Botox skin
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Can you really build collagen in the skin?
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Repetitive wounding on the skin and its effects
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What can you do to keep your fat “fit?”
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Why he thinks scientific advancements mean we’ll all be living longer soon
For 15% off your order at Adipeau, use code SONNI15 at checkout!
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Ever had something not go to plan? Laura Diaz Freeland has, too.
Laura is the author of the upcoming motherhood origin story, Not What I Had in Mind, as well as a writer and advocate for periviable babies, and she’s here to talk all about the curve balls motherhood (and life) can throw at you.
When she went into labor at just over 22 weeks, Laura’s world changed in an instant.
Welcoming very premature twins wasn’t how she envisioned stepping into motherhood.
Over 200 days in the NICU later--and a rollercoaster of emotions to go with it--Laura walks readers through the world of the premature parent, and how she found strength in her struggle.
We talk:
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What it was like going into labor at 22 weeks
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How grief can look
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How trauma can shape your belief in God
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“The messy middle”
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Advice for parents of premature babies
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The supplements she gave her twins to boost their gut health
...and much more!
Pre-order Laura’s book HERE, and check out her blog HERE.
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Scroll down for 2 weeks FREE on WeShape!*
This week’s guest is the founder of WeShape, an online fitness community helping people connect with their own best health plans, as well as a fierce advocate of evolving the fitness industry as we know it.
On her the WeShape podcast, she and her cohosts dig into a variety of topics related to physical and mental health, from ignoring toxic social media workout trends, to breaking down the barriers to weight loss, to intuitive eating.
Today we’ll dig into how to break your bad relationship with fitness to end up a healthier, happier you.
We talk:
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How to know if you’re ready to break up with toxic body image culture
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Is intuitive eating a good approach for everyone?
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Freedom from calorie counting
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Raising kids in a health-conscious world
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Using gratitude as a tool to jump-start better health
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When health testing goes too far
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Breaking free of diet culture while also maintaining healthy eating habits
To try WeShape for two weeks FREE, click this link or visit weshape.com/wegottatalk.
Follow WeShape on Instagram here, and follow me on Instagram here.
Check out the WGT Blog here.
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Ever wonder what your weight loss options are beyond Ozempic?
This week I'm interviewing Samantha Blakeney, with New Drug Loft in Manhattan and Brooklyn, all about the other ways people are losing weight.
We talk:
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Compounded medications for weight loss
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Peptides
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Metformin
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Stimulants
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"Ozempic face"
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How long you can stay on meds for weight loss
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Side effects
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Why you should always start your weight loss journey with an endocrinologist
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In this episode I sit down with nutrition and obesity scientist and the Senior Director of Global Clinical Research at Weight Watchers, Michelle Cardel, PhD, and talk all about semaglutides. + How do they work? + Should people without a diabetes or obesity diagnosis use them? + What are the side effects? + What about "peptides" and other compounded medications that some people are using instead? ...and more.
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Welcome to the official start of Season 4 of We Gotta Talk!
We are kicking things off this season with a conversation all parents need to hear. I’m talking with the founder of CONSENTparenting, Rosalia Rivera, whose work is dedicated to preventing childhood sexual abuse.
On her website and Instagram account @consentparenting, Rosalia breaks down how exactly to talk to kids to help them develop boundaries, understand consent, and learn to trust their instincts. A survivor of sexual abuse herself, Rosalia dedicated herself to healing her own trauma to help others learn about sexual abuse prevention.
Her words are direct and impactful, and she helps parents go from discomfort to confidence when it comes to tackling topics that will help keep their kids safe.
In this episode, we talk:
- How to talk with kids from age 0-3, 3-6, 6-9 and beyond about body safety and predators
- How to spot grooming
- What it was like recalling her own abuse trauma and why she decided to come forward with her story
- Are sleepovers ever safe?
- How to help a victim come forward with their story
- What are “exit strategies” and how to teach them to kids
- How to have “the talk” with kids, and why it’s vital to helping prevent abuse
- The questions to ask before sending your kid to a sleepover
…and more.
Follow CONSENTparenting on Instagram here, and check out their website, which is full of free resources and education, here.
Follow me on Instagram here, and check out the WGT blog here.
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This is THE episode for my fellow skin care junkies!!
Today’s guest is the host of the wildly-popular beauty-focused podcast, Skincare Anarchy; the publisher behind the independent beauty magazine Yūgen; and if that weren’t enough, she’s also an MD and trauma surgeon--her "day job."
Dr. Ekta Yadav’s work has appeared in various dermatology, microbiology, and oncology journals, and she brings her medical knowledge to the beauty space on her podcast, interviewing brand founders, beauty industry leaders about the topics of skin health and skin care.
And today she’s here to share some of that wisdom with us!
We talk:
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Why it’s not just about ingredients when it comes to skin care
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The new technologies she’s most excited about
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The lip plumper she swears by
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Is retinol on the way out?
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Her favorite retinol-based product if you want to use it
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How to figure out your perfect skin care routine
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Why she chooses physical blocks over chemical screens
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What she thinks about “skinimalism”
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Her current favorites cleansers, toners and SPFs, here
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Her go-to serums (Michael Morrison Genesis serum; Lyma serum; Delavie Sciences serum)
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Her go-to moisturizers (AveSeena; Care Skincare water cream)
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On this episode I talk with Pittsburgh news fave and anchor of Talk Pittsburgh, Heather Abraham. We cover what it's like working in the news business; getting boobs early and periods late; raising daughters (and sons!) in the age of digital media; and more. Standby.. Going live in 3, 2.....
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In this episode, Andrew joins me as we recap the rest of our Italy trip--the highs and lows of travel with kids; our best travel hacks; our favorite spots in Tuscany and Lake Como; spying on weddings from our hotel room; and how he was almost detained and arrested on the flight home.
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Ciao, belli!!
We've logged Week 1 of our tour di Italia, and while I still feel like I'm rocking on a boat from all the boat rides we did in Venice, I sat down to record a solo episode to talk all about what we've done so far--the good, the bad, and the sweaty.
From details on traveling with Adventures by Disney, to what we did, to the products I've relied on to travel with all the kids, we cover it all, and more:
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What we did in Rome, Florence, Venice and Tuscany
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What I noticed about Italian men
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The insane dairy products
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Thoughts on Adventures by Disney
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Traveling with kids
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Beauty products I've picked up while in Italy
...and more!
LINKS:
THE best travel bags that will cut your packing space by a third (and allow you to pack SO much more), HERE.
A great handheld steamer to get the wrinkles out of your clothes after you pull them out of those bags (and in the most gorgeous mint color), HERE.
The best stain spray I've been using nonstop that's removed sauce, chocolate AND balsamic vinaigrette (!!!), HERE.
For all the beauty products I've been using in Italy and the ones I've described on this episode, click HERE.
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This week’s guest is a social media guru, an entrepreneur and founder, a mom of 2 and recently had the very unique experience of going viral on TikTok.
Lindsay Donnelly recently shared a hysterical TikTok where she went “on strike” and stopped cleaning her house after her husband made a comment about her not doing enough around the house.
What happened next was almost 20 million views, and features on the TODAY Show, the New York Post, Barstool Sports, and People Magazine.
Today we talk about the good and evil that is social media and how to wrangle it to your advantage; why so many women reacted to her TikTok; why it’s never 50/50 in relationships; dismantling the patriarchy and what that means to her; and what she learned about herself and her marriage after viral moment.
Follow Lindsay on IG at @la.donnelly and check out Show Up Authentic here.
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This week’s guest is an entrepreneur, mother and “ultimate connector.” Megan Harper is the president of community at Show Up Authentic, a social media marketing agency that—full disclosure—I’m working with (and love!), but she’s someone I’ve actually been following on social for years even before we worked together.
Megan’s professional background is extensive. She’s worked in PR and marketing, with her work in Buzzfeed, Parents, PureWow, Forbes and more, and today she helps people make their brands more identifiable online with Show Up Authentic.
A mom of three young kids, we talk all about what it’s like to have an unexpected pregnancy, raising kids in New York City, moving to the South from the North, her love for Battlestar Galactica, and then some work stuff too that entrepreneurs will enjoy like--what “authentic” even means these days on social, why some people hit well on social and others don’t, and how to nail your brand identity online.
Follow Megan on Instagram at @girlgonechild_ and check out Show Up Authentic online here.
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Entertainment reporter and host of Cancel Me, Baby! Taylor Ferber walks us through the body and mind transformation she’s been on for the last year and tells us all how to tap into our own inner sex goddesses. Follow Taylor on IG @talktometaylor
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We all do it--torture our skin with products and practices that wear down the barrier, making our skin more prone to irritation and maybe wrinkles, spots and inflammation. As it turns out, your skin doesn't need 65 products a day.
And today my guest here to talk to us about respecting and rebuilding your skin barrier.
Dr. Heather Rogers, MD, is a double-board certified dermatologist based in Seattle, with two decades of experience in practice, and is the founder of Modern Dermatology. She studied at Stanford, University of Washington School of Medicine and Columbia University Medical Center. She's been repeatedly named as one of the top 1% of the most honored doctors in the US and is also the founder of her own eponymous skincare line, Doctor Rogers Restore.
Dr. Rogers is here to tell us all about how skin should be treated specifically in the summer, and year round, and so much more.
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How many products you actually need in your routine
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The ingredients to NOT overuse
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The evolution of skin cleansers and why your cleanser might be stripping your skin
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Actual standout products
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Finding the Best Vitamin C serums
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How to rebuild your skin barrier
Find all the SPFs Dr. Roger recommends HERE.
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In this solo episode we talk end of school year craziness (a classroom party a day!), to a recent health scare involving my 👀, to that time I thought our plane was going down, to why you might want to stay away from Florida beaches this summer. Wow... when I type that out you can see that an anxious person is behind this podcast. Enjoy!
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Imagine traveling the world to taste some of the most delicious dishes, as part of your job.
Julie Nguyen does just that, and the unique flavors of the world's tastiest cuisines can be found in the meals her company, Methodology, delivers.
This week I sit down with Julie to talk about the power that good food has to heal, its impact on gut health, and so much more.
We cover:
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The reason Methodology is different from other prepared meal services
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Her struggle with eczema, asthma and other conditions as a child, and how whole foods helped her turn her health around
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The unique flavors of Sardinia, France and other countries she has visited, and bringing those flavors to Methodology's meals
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Having a perfectly-matched business partner and how that impacts a company's success
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Not earning profit for years after launching her company, and what made her stick with it
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How Methodology is changing the food delivery business
I never thought prepared, delivered meals could taste so good. To try Methodology for 10% off as a new customer, use the code WEGOTTATALK on their website, or click THIS LINK to have the discount code automatically applied.
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Getting kids ready for the college application process is stressful, to say the least. And that's saying nothing of the stress they encounter once they're accepted into their school.
This week I'm talking with licensed mental health counselor Betty Varghese, from AdventHealth University, all about how parents can help things happen, without doing too much. How to help kids manage their stress in the leadup and in the first year of college--all that and more in this episode of We Gotta Talk.
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It's no secret that kids have it tough these days. Sure, we have more and better technology than ever, but kids are also struggling with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues at a rate not before seen in recorded history.
Today I'm sitting down with a child and adolescent psychiatrist from Advent Health for Children, Dr. Tina Gurnani, who's going to tell us what's going on with kids today, and how we can help better guide our children when they hit a rough patch.
In this episode we talk:
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Just how bad is kids' mental health?
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Should you confront kids about cutting?
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Breaking the stigma of therapy
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How screens impact kids' mental health
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Busting common myths about mental health
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Kids and ADHD
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What depression looks like in kids
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Kids and anxiety
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Kids and PTSD
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Are mental disorders "contagious" from social media?
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Why you shouldn't get a "TikTok Diagnosis"
If you're looking for more information on how to connect with a mental health professional, check out AdventHealth for Women and Children's Be a Mindleader campaign, where you can find resources for mental health care for children and adolescents.
To book directly with Dr. Tina Gurnani, click HERE.
And for anyone in need of immediate help, this message from Advent: Help is always here for you. If you're feeling suicidal or have a plan to end your life, know that you’re not alone in these thoughts, and you don't have to act on them. People who care are here to listen and support you 24/7 at the National Suicide Hotline (dial 988) and on the Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741).
You matter and your life is precious.
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Today we're diving deep into the metaphysical world with intuit and channeler, Erika Alaura. And she's even running us through a collective cleansing ritual, so get ready!
As a child Erika realized she had psychic gifts, and since then has been helping people to learn about themselves to work toward a more peaceful future.
In this episode we talk:
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Do we all have past lives?
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Identifying generational trauma
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The collective spiritual awakening we're experiencing
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Erasing trauma and realizing your life's purpose
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What is "The Indigo Child?"
...and more.
Find Erika online here to book your online consult or connect.
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We welcome back to the pod Physician Assistant and Expert Injector, as well as one of my besties, Robin Chimile to We Gotta Talk for an episode all about esthetics today.
Robin has been working as a plastic surgery physician's assistant and expert injector for nearly 15 years, and these days she's using Daxxify more than ever.
The new neurotoxin is said to be longer-lasting and quicker to act than Botox, and today we talk all about how it works; what to expect if you get it; what her clients are saying about it and more.
Follow Robin on Instagram here!
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Ashleigh Renard's book "Swing" starts with an intense scene describing her and her husband's visit to an exclusive sex club in New York City.I won't give away spoilers, but that should give you an idea about how committed Ashleigh is to being honest, real and vulnerable when talking about what it took for her and her husband to get that spark back in their relationship.Now, through social media, workshops and her podcast, Ashleigh is helping people everywhere drop the embarrassment, the social stigmas, and societal expectations when it comes to what a "good" relationship looks like, and helping them to instead find what works for them. She draws on her experiences as a professional figure skating coach on what it takes to truly put in the work to make changes.In this episode we talk:+ What makes "good sex?"+ What it feels like to be truly fulfilled in a relationship+ How early life experiences can get in the way of feeling good as an adult+ What athletic coaching has in common with coaching couples+ Her tips for a hot sex life+ Why she thinks more people need to be adventurous both in and out of the bedroomFind Ashleigh online here and on Instagram here. Check out her candid and juicy book "Swing," here.Follow me on Instagram here and check out the WGT Blog here.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wegottatalkwithsonni/support
Welcome to the Healthy Skin Series, a miniseries on WGT where I interview skincare experts, founders and other beauty junkies who have advice on how to get skin that looks and more importantly, feels good.
This week's guest is Alli Reed, the founder of Stratia Skin, a science-backed line that makes products for anyone--people in the beginning of their skincare journey or those who are already experts on their own skin.
We talk:
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Building a basic skincare routine for beginners
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What's so special about ceramides and fatty acids as skincare ingredients
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The common skin condition you may have
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What to do if your skin is irritated
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Using her science background to formulate products
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The story behind Stratia's cult favorite Liquid Gold moisturizer
Products recommended:
Cleanser: Stratia Velvet Cleansing Milk
Moisturizer: nourishing Liquid Gold, peptide-based Interface
Take the Stratia skincare quiz here.
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Today's guest is Erin Washington, host of the Squats and Margaritas podcast as well as the author of the upcoming book "From Pain to Purpose: Finding Meaning the Mess," and she's also someone who is candid about how her struggle with eating disorders made Erin the woman and mother she is today.
We talk:
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How the Moderation over Deprivation mindset changed her body and her life
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Raising kids to have strong body image in the world of social media
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What you can say or do if your child is struggling with an eating disorder
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Looking for spiritual guideposts
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The benefits of weight lifting
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How to find your second chapter in life
...and so much more.
Follow Erin on Instagram here and check out her first book, Squats and Margaritas, here.
Follow me on Instagram here and check out the latest posts on the WGT blog here!
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This week I'm sitting down with the founder of Child Rescue Coalition, Carly Yoost, talking all about how to keep your kids safe online.
Listen guys, this is a big, heavy topic, and it is hard to talk about. But you will be shocked--or not--to hear that predators are targeting children just about everywhere there is an internet connection--from social media, to gaming platforms, and more.
The technology her group has developed has so far helped law enforcement to rescue over 3,300 children from sexual exploitation and abuse, and has resulted in the arrest of over 14,300 predators, often including those in positions of trust.
Carly runs us through all the things parents need to know to keep their kids safe, including:
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The exact things to tell kids to say if strangers contact them online
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How predators find and groom kids
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How CRC technology works to identify predators
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How, and if, the law is catching up with properly sentencing predators
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Why you should "pause before you post" your kids online
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The platforms predators most commonly use to contact and groom kids
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The biggest hurdle in preventing exploitation
Check out CRC's FREE e-book about how to protect kids online HERE, and follow them on Instagram here.
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On this latest episode of the Healthy Skin Series, I sit down to talk with the founder of one of the true legendary brands, KORRES, Lena Philippou-Korres.
From their Greek Yoghurt line to their newer offerings, chances are you have tried or at least seen one of their products. As a brand that has embraced natural, plant-sourced ingredients for decades, it's also come to represent the bounty of the Greek landscape, using ingredients indigenous to that beautiful country to enhance their products' performance.
We take a trip "from soil to soul" in this episode, which is Lena's way of describing their closed-loop production process--from responsibly sourcing ingredients from Greece, to testing their efficacy and formulating in their in-house labs, to making their way into products that hit the shelves. KORRES really has mastered the art of making responsible skincare.
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How are we here again? That's the question that every American asked after the shooting this past week in Nashville.
This week I have the information every parent needs to know. My guest is a former State Department agent and current Certified Threat Manager who works to prevent violence in schools and workplaces, and he's here to offer us some advice and support as we move forward in this crazy world.
We talk:
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Whether mass shootings are a mental health versus gun issue
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What changes in behavior to look for that may indicate future violence
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How school administrators can make schools safer
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Taking the stigma out of addressing mental health issues
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How to tell kids to respond in active shooter situations
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Will gun control stop mass shootings?
To contact Dave or work with him, email dave.benson@cpps.com or check out their site here.
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Feel like talk therapy just isn't cutting the mustard anymore? Enter hypnotherapy.
Today I'm talking with is with certified hypnotherapist and teacher, Keylee Miracle, who wants you to know that healing trauma has to be tailored to you. Your experiences, your beliefs, your life. And when talking about your feelings isn't enough, sometimes hypnotherapy is.
In this episode we talk:
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The difference between talk therapy and hypnotherapy
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Busting myths about being hypnotized
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Your childhood "core wound" and how it's informing your behavior and thoughts, even now
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The benefits of being an outsider
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What working with a hypnotherapist looks like
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Intergenerational trauma, and carrying the wounds of our ancestors
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Neurodivergence and being diagnosed as an adult
Follow Keylee on Instagram here, and check out her services here.
Follow me on Instagram here, and check out the WGT blog here!
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Welcome to episode 2 of the Healthy Skin Series, a miniseries here on WGT! If you love skin cycling, this one's for you.
In this episode I talk about being part of Dr. Whitney Bowe's secret product trial where I got to sample her NEW product, one that she says was the most-requested after she started her new line, Dr. Whitney Bowe Beauty.
In this episode we talk:
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How to skin cycle like a pro
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What your skin does when you're on a good cycling program
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Dr. Bowe's new Retinal Nightly product, and how it fits into the skin cycling routine
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Retinal vs. retinol
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Why I stopped using retinol for about a year
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The gentle skin cycling method, and why it worked for me
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The products I use to gentle skin cycle
If you love Dr. Bowe, you need to check out our other conversations too!
Episode 191: Good, Glowing Skin Starts in Your Gut, with Dr. Whitney Bowe
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I've done it, maybe you've done it too... Posting my kids online. Feels harmless, right? Like, everyone wants to see cute babies, and funny toddlers, and maybe even show off their talented older kids .
But how much is TOO much when it comes to posting our kids online, and where do you draw the boundary? Sarah Adams is the founder of Mom Uncharted, where she dives into that very question.
Each family has to decide their own rules, but it's something you should think about sooner rather than later if you're sharing any part of your child's story online.
In this episode we talk:
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The outrageous things that parents have shared online about their kids
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The idea that "kids aren't content"
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Giving our children the right to tell their own stories online
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How to speak to your child about what you want to share online
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Questions parents should consider before hitting "Post"
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The exploitation of young girls on social media
...and so, SO much more.
Find Sarah on Instagram here, follow me on IG here.
For more talk and posts about everything from parenthood to beauty to health, check out the WGT Blog here and sign up for the WGT newsletter here.
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Welcome to The Healthy Skin Series, a miniseries on We Gotta Talk where I'm interviewing various experts and founders on how to achieve healthy skin.
On the first episode, I'm talking with the founder of one of the lines that's always on my top shelf (and in my nightstand!), Furtuna Skin.
Kim Walls has studied biochemistry, skincare and nutrition for two decades, and along with Furtuna Skin co-founder Agatha Luczo, has launched a line that comes from the heart and the hills of Sicily, Italy.
Combined scientific knowledge with the wisdom of plants, Furtuna Skin has some incredible products that I always have on hand. I'm a fan of their gentle micellar water (perfect for a gentle AM cleanse when I don't want to wash wash my face), their bi-phase oil (which I literally leave in my nightstand and use as a last, replenishing step), and most recently have become obsessed with their azure-colored beauty, the Olive Replenishing Balm.
Join us as we talk:
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The pro-aging mentality, versus anti-aging
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The wildly potent plants from the organic Furtuna farm in Sicily that feed their formulas
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What it's like visiting the Furtuna farm
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What makes olive oil a uniquely powerful skincare and nutrition ingredient
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Why we're being gentler on our skin--avoiding harsh "anti-aging" ingredients and instead leaning into gentle ones
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Protecting and re-building the skin barrier
...and more!
Follow Kim on Instagram here, and check out all of Furtuna's amazing offerings here. Start with the products above; you won't be sorry!
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Today I'm joined by the host of Cooking with Nonna, as well as author, podcast personality and Food Network star Rossella Rago, to talk all things Italian American. Join us as we talk favorite recipes, growing up Italian, carrying on family traditions and more.
First of all, we LAUGH. This woman is hysterical. We also talk:
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What it was like being raised as a first-generation American in Brooklyn, all the ways she did and didn't fit in
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Her best memories spending summers in Puglia
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Why Italy is so easy to love
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Northern vs. Southern Italians
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The places she recommends for first-time (and followup!) visitors to Italy
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Her favorite pasta recipes and hacks
...and more!
Check out Rossella on Instagram here!
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Join me as I ponder (for a whole half hour) the everlasting question of modern parenthood: When is too much, too much... when it comes to our kids' activities? Am I the only one who's having a hard time keeping up? Are we doing too much? But if we dial back, then is it too little and they're missing out? Is it wrong to want your kids to just have a happy, average life? How do we help our kids reach that sweet spot of having something they love, and also letting them be kids? And why did no generation of parents before us ever really seem to wrestle with these questions??
Come for the ceaseless pondering, stay for the stories about me picking daisies in right field as a kid!
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Raise your hand if you’ve ever said, “Kids these days….”
EVERY generation feels like the one (or two) behind them just don’t quite measure up. And sometimes we like to, you know, make fun of them for it.
It’s all in good humor, of course, and today I’m sitting down with a well-known Gen Z’er and activist Gigi Robinson who’s going to explain it all for us. And we get to laugh together. Because let’s be honest—we Xennials don’t always have the best rep either.
We talk:
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What drives Gen Z
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The stereotype that they're "snowflakes"
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Her experience with endometriosis and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
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What it's like dealing with a chronic illness
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Modeling for Sports Illustrated
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Welcoming debate rather than running away from differing opinions
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Are you in your 20s, 30s or 40s and still dealing with acne? It's not uncommon, and if you feel like you've tried everything and every prescription, this episode is for you.
Kayleigh Christina is a certified holistic nutritionist and the founder of Clearstem Skincare and she went through her own personal health struggles--rapidly declining weight, cystic acne, and gut issues--only to find that there was a more foundational cause of her skin issues.
In this episode we talk:
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What can happen to your body when you get off hormonal birth control
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What causes acne in different periods of our lives
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The ingredients lurking in your "natural" skin care products that could be clogging your pores
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Hormones' impact on acne and skin health
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How getting off birth control can impact your health
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What panels and tests to ask your doctor for to get an idea of your overall health
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Her optimized AM and PM skincare routines
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Which products need to soak in for 10-15 minutes before applying the next step
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The link between whole-body health and skin health
Follow Kayleigh on Instagram here, and check out Clearstem's amazing line of anti-aging and anti-acne products here.
🌟 Products mentioned in this episode 🌟
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"Clearity" Blackhead Dissolving Solution (with Vitamin C, mandelic acid and turmeric)
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"Bounceback" No Botox Serum (with peptides, argan oil and collagen)
Follow me on Instagram here, and check out the latest blog posts on the WGT blog here!
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Not to be fatalistic, but we've only got so much time on this gorgeous planet... why not spend some time dreaming up your next trip?!
This week I'm sitting down with the founder of (incredibly packable, stylish and versatile) Unbound Merino, Dan Demsky, and daydreaming about some amazing places to add to your travel list.
From Slovenia to Vermont to Tokyo and back again, Dan walks us through the amazing destinations he's visited and loved, and throws in some amazing advice for packing light, too.
Bon voyage!
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Follow me on IG here and check out the latest WGT blog posts here!
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Why is it so hard to talk about grief?
Krista St-Germain's life as she knew it ended the moment a drunk driver struck her husband while they were pulled to the side of the road. What she didn't expect was discovering that so few of us are taught what to expect when we grieve.
In this episode we talk about Krista's journey to figuring out life after widowhood; why we are so bad at processing hard feelings; and the things we can do to help heal and start looking forward to living again.
We also cover:
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How her husband's death impacted her faith
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Why Krista says the "5 Stages of Grief" aren't the only way to grieve
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The dual-process model of grief
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Why distraction isn't the answer
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How to talk to kids about death and grief
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How to work through difficult emotions
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What she's learned while coaching people through loss
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Why happiness is an inside job
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How to help those who are grieving
Find more on Krista and how to work with her here, and check her out on Instagram here.
Follow me on IG here and check out the WGT Blog here.
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Talk about a juicy deep dive!
Psychotherapist, TODAY Show contributor and author of the book "This Book Won't Make You Happy: Eight Keys to Finding True Contentment" Niro Feliciano is here to dive into all the themes from Prince Harry's new memoir, Spare, and there is LOTS to cover:
We talk:
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Sibling rivalry from childhood through adulthood, and why William and Harry may have a complicated relationship
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How a lack of emotion in parental relationships impacts us through adulthood
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A woman "taking a man away" from his family, and why women often face this criticism
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The impact of Harry's multiple childhood traumas, and how trauma can generally shape children
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Harry and Meghan's strengths as a couple
Follow Niro on Instagram here, and me on Instagram here. Check out the WGT blog for more posts on interesting topics.
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It's the final episode of our royal-reading (listening) extravaganza!
Join me on a deep dive and dig into the juicy bits of the final part of Prince Harry's memoir, Spare. In this episode we get to all the headlines surrounding "H & M"'s relationship. Among the topics covered:
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The "flower girls' dress fight"
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Harry needing to ask permission to have a beard
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The infamous "frostbitten todger"
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What the Queen said when Harry asked permission to propose to Kate
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Meg's bad joke
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The breakup between H&M and Will & Kate's households
...and more!
Send me a message on IG and let me know what you think if you've read or listened to the book!
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It's here! Our yearly episode dedicated to all things hormone health features integrative registered dietician and founder of Functional Fueling, Lauren Papanos.
In this episode we talk about why hormones rule everything in our bodies--from our brains to our waistlines--and how to finally get balanced to live your best life.
We cover:
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How hormones affect your metabolism
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Why you SHOULDN'T be intermittent fasting if you're a menstruating woman
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Why "hormone balancing foods" alone aren't enough
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The importance of strength training for full-body health
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What perimenopausal women need to know
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Why Lauren doesn't recommend probiotics
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What really kicks off hormonal imbalance
...and more!
Find out how to work with Lauren here, and follow her on Instagram here.
Follow me for more tips and clips here.
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It's time to dissect another chunk of Prince Harry's new memoir, Spare. From his first girlfriend to his military career to his continued raging hatred of the press, it's a ride! Join me as we totally amateurly psychologically analyze the dear Prince and his closest circle of royal (and non-royal) ne'er do wells.
Article mentioned by Emily Giffin can be found here.
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A solo deep dive of the first 30 chapters of Prince Harry’s new memoir, Spare. Grab your notepads and lie down on an old dingy couch—we’re playing armchair psychologists today!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wegottatalkwithsonni/support
Did you know your body emits different energies depending on the mood you're in?
In this episode I'm sitting down with bestselling author and TED Talk speaker, Suzanne Adams, about "high vibe" living and why--even though we're not meant to always be up and happy--everyone is capable of tapping into heightened success and happiness by harnessing it.
In this episode we talk:
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What is your soul blueprint, and why does it matter?
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How do you even figure out what you want?
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Praying vs. manifesting
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Are we ready for collective awakening?
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"Keep your reality away from my fantasy"
Click HERE for a free gift when you buy Suzanne's new book, Quantum Vibes, and follow her on Instagram here.
Follow me on IG here.
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In this quick but deep-dive solo episode, we talk about the outrageous allegations Prince Harry is making in his almost-released memoir Spare, and why--if we're being honest--I might be more of a Meghan than a Kate after all. (Just being flip! Duh, I know we can like and respect both of them and don't have to pick sides.)Hop in on the conversation on Instagram.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wegottatalkwithsonni/support
Let's wrap 2022!
We had an amazing year on WGT with guests that shared some incredible advice and perspective, and today we've bundled it all up for you in one fancy episode.
I couldn't include clips from every show, but we covered a range of topics here from superficial to serious, and I promise you'll get some good stuff out of this.
Episodes mentioned linked in full below:
199: Fast Fashion is Killing our Planet; Here's How We Can Help
188: How Did Roe Get Overturned?
183: The Conversation about School Shootings I Wish We Didn't Have to Have
191: Good, Glowing Skin Starts in Your Gut, with Dr. Whitney Bowe
197: Don't Run from the Sun! How Sunlight Can Help You Feel Better in Every Way, with Ra Optics Founder, Matt Maruca
200: Sh-Talking Moms, Divorce and Second Chances, and the Power and Pain of Social Media with Rachel Sobel, of Whine and Cheezits**
208: Delay the Smartphone! Half the Story's Larissa May on How to Set Digital Boundaries for Kids and Ourselves
177: 40 and a Facelift: The Plastic Surgery Trends Dr. Lara Devgan is Seeing the Most
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It's the end of 2022, and here are the beauty products I reached for the most all year. From skincare to makeup and body care, a list of tried and tested favorites. All linked below!
Jordan Samuel Hydrate Facial Serum
Dr. Lara Devgan SPF 44 BB Cream
Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream
Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion
Tatcha The Essence
Josh Rosebrook Daily Acid Toner
Dime Beauty Eyelash Boost Serum
Article about orbital eye area fat loss from using prostaglandin analog-containing lash serums can be found HERE.
MERIT Beauty The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation
NARS Afterglow Cheek palette
Necessaire The Deodorant Gel
Beautycounter The Clean Deo
Saie Beauty Airset Loose Setting Powder
iS Clinical Cleansing Complex
Indie Lee Retinol Alternative Cream
Victoria Beckham Beauty Satin Kajal Liner in Cocoa
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Be honest: Do you really want to go to that tenth holiday party this season?? Sometimes the joy of missing out--JOMO--overrides the fear of missing out, or FOMO.
This week bestselling author and keynote speaker Tanya Dalton is here to tell us why we should embrace that feeling, and runs us through the list of questions to ask ourselves before committing to one more event.
We also talk practical ways to make kids more responsible for their own lives, from schoolwork to activities. And yes, you can start with them even before they know how to read!
Check out Tanya's bestselling book, The Joy of Missing Out, HERE.
Take Tanya's 5-minute productivity challenge HERE--5 minutes to double your productivity, for free!
In this episode we talk:
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Finding the Future version of you and how to build the bridge from the Current you
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Why it’s not about how much you do, but how you do it
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The Wayfinding process
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Productivity for kids: How to set them up for success with routines and learning
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How to handle unexpected changes in your day and routine
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Why you should change your To-Do list to a Priority List
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The “Purge; Process; Prioritize; Protect; and Propel” Practice
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Join me on a deep dive on two recent TV faves—White Lotus and Harry & Megan—and figuring out why the hell we had to sacrifice Jennifer Coolidge.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wegottatalkwithsonni/support
Sure, the holidays are great, but you know what they also are? Super stressful.
Family drama and other issues can feel bigger and harder during the holiday season when everyone is forced to be in one space, and that can take the joy out of celebrating.
This week I'm hosting a deep dive with licensed mental health counselor and host of the Thoughts from the Couch Podcast, Justine Carino. She's walking us through how to handle all the drama of the holiday season, no matter where it's coming from.
In this episode we talk:
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How to evolve past the "roles" we tend to play in our family
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What to do when you've evolved or changed, but people in your life haven't
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When to cut people out of your life
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Justine's advice on parent/child difficulty and how to tell if the relationship is worth saving
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What is radical acceptance?
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Why your relationship with your parents defines your life
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How to handle relatives asking personal questions like about future family planning – 25:00
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Dealing with overwhelm and exhaustion during the holidays – 26:30
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Dealing with a negative in-laws experience – 28:00
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Getting more help from your partner – 29:20
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Missing a loved one – 30:25
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Trying not to overeat – 31:45
For more on Justine, click here, and to check out the Thoughts from the Couch podcast, click here.
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Lumi Pelinku is an astrologer, energy healer and transformation. She’s been working in the field over the past 10 years and has partnered with brands such as Well + Good, Brides, Cosmopolitan, Chloe, Shape Magazine, The Observer, Nylon and more.
Every year we bring on Lumi to help us make sense of the past year, and look ahead to what to expect in the new year.
We talk:
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Big themes to expect in the new year for our country
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How she predicted a change in women’s rights and issues this past year
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Eclipses and what impact they have
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The Pluto return for the US and what it means
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How astrology works to give us insight into the world and ourselves
We also break down, sign by sign, what you can expect in 2023. Here are the time codes to hop to, by sign:
Aries – 19:44
Taurus – 21:00
Gemini – 22:10
Cancer – 23:30
Leo – 25:00
Virgo – 26:40
Libra – 27:45
Scorpio – 29:35
Sagittarius – 33:00
Capricorn – 35:31
Aquarius – 36:30
Pisces – 37:49
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Follow me on Instagram here.
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HEY GIRL HEY!!! Chances are you have heard the voice on today's podcast before.
Taylor Strecker, host of the Taste of Taylor podcast and the founder and host on the Taylor Strecker Show, is here today on the show after I basically stalked her on a plane from New York to Rome, and boy oh boy am I geeked.
Formerly of Sirius' Cosmo Radio and Wake Up! with Taylor, she has become known for her open, bubbly, and simultaneously deeply vulnerable personality, and she has the legions of fans to prove it.
In this episode, we talk about how she got her job literally by talking in a bar (!!!), her crazy journey from marriage to divorce to remarrying a woman, and what she's learned since launching her own radio show and leaving traditional media. It's a real and honest conversation, and I'm so honored to host her on the podcast.
Follow Taylor on Instagram, check out the Taylor Strecker Show, or listen free to Taste of Taylor.
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This week I'm sitting down with the founder of Half the Story, Larissa May, and talking all about our twisted relationship with technology.
Sure, it's great to connect with people from all over the world, but when does social media stop being fun and start being damaging?
In this episode we talk:
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How social media sent Larz spiraling, and the damaging impact it can have on mental health
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The best age to get kids a cell phone
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How to set proper digital boundaries for kids
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How social media messes with our idea of aging
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Should we be sharing our kids on social media?
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The upside to tech
Follow Larissa on Instagram here, and Half the Story here.
Another great resource for kids and cell phones is here.
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Did you ever wonder, how can I live longer? What habits should I change to increase my longevity? How do you spot the signs of cancer? This is the episode for you!
Gastrointestinal oncologist and author Dr. Laura Vater is here to talk all about preventing disease and caring for yourself. She also dives into her advocacy for fighting for better quality of life for doctors, nurses and medical professionals.
In this episode we talk:
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What's wrong--and right--about the American medical system
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The importance of preventive medicine
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The things her longest-living and healthiest patients do
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The vitamins you must have in your routine for optimal health
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What tests to ask your doctor for
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The first signs of pancreatic cancer
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The specific cancers that you can detect early
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The impact working with some of her dying patients has had on her spirituality
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Why sleep deprivation is so bad for doctors and their patients
About the Guest:
Dr. Laura Vater is a gastrointestinal oncologist, writer, and speaker and the founder of the SMILE Scale™, which is a trademarked tool being used in the US and UK to help patients and clinicians simplify and prioritize health.
Follow Dr. Vater on Instagram here, and follow me on IG here.
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Ever feel like you just can't break your bad habits, or that anxiety rules your life? This episode is for you.
Cody Isabel is a coach and co-founder and CEO of Rewrite and Rise, a program helping people to work through trauma and stress to show up as a healthy person. This week he's walking us through re-training our brain to serve us better. I'm talking eliminating anxiety, healing from traumas, and building a future where you feel healthy and successful.
Rewrite and Rise uses neuroscience, AI & neuro-technology to objectively measure & improve mental & emotional wellbeing for people struggling with their mental health.
In this episode we talk:
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How anxiety happens
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Re-training our brains for calm and health
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How to break unhealthy patterns
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The M.E.W.S. process to defeat anxiety on the spot
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Why not all inflammation is bad
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Identifying a narcissist
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What is the Belief Wheel, and how can it help us stop negative thoughts?
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Why the great spiritual awakening is just beginning
Find Cody on Instagram here, and follow WGT here.
The book Cody recommends, Healing Ourselves, can be found here.
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I just visited renowned injector and board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Lara Devgan in New York City and am sharing all the details!
In this special bonus episode, I talk what the process is like; how to book; what injectable procedures I did with her; what the office is like; how much to set aside to book the appointment; HA fillers vs. Sculptra, and more.
Foundation brush discussed linked here. Dr. Devgan's BB Cream linked here.
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Follow me on Instagram here.
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Social media phenom and WGT fave The Conscious Lee is back!
As a second-time WGT guest we dive into the Ye anti-Semitism controversy; what wokeism is and why people have such a strong reaction to it; moving beyond the racial binary and more.
About the guest: Lee holds a bachelor’s degree in African & African American Studies and a Master’s degree in Human Relations as well as a Master’s degree in Adult Higher Education. He also has Graduate Certificates in Women and Gendered Studies and Human Resource and Diversity Development from the University of Oklahoma.
Check him out on Instagram here.
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It's a FAVORITES ROUNDUP, baby! Producer Rachel and I are here with all of our recent favorites, including TV shows, podcasts, beauty products and fashion. All things mentioned are linked below!
Podcasts: Girls Next Level The Argument: Is America Headed for Another Civil War? The Hidden Djinn
Underwear: Best wireless/comfort bra: Natori Bliss Perfection Bralette Best thong: Skims Free-Cut Midwaist Thong Gap Body Cotton Bikini Underwear Best Wireless Bra for Daytime: Spanx Bra-llelujah
Clothing: Agolde Parker Jean Shorts Levi's 501 Cutoff Jean Shorts
Beauty Products: Dr. Lara Devgan BB Cream SPF 44 Beauty Pie Lip Liner and Lipstick Set in Nothing On (must sign in to see discounted price)
Follow Rachel on IG here, and me here! Check out the WGT Blog here.
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Ever feel like you are stuck on the hamster wheel? Lots of hustling, but not really getting anywhere? And moreover, not making the money you deserve to be making?
This episode of WGT with manifestation expert, business coach and Blackrock alum Jocelyn Kelly Reid is for you!
We cover:
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Why money has energy
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How to receptive power of feminine energy can welcome more abundance into your life
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Ways to tap into your flow
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Why you're not getting anywhere just working hard and pushing yourself
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The steps to opening your energy field to more money and abundance
Check out Jocelyn on IG here, and her website here.
Follow me on IG here, and check out the WGT blog here!
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Recapping our experience with Hurricane Ian and… we gotta talk about this Dahmer show. Is it a do or a don’t?? Plus some exciting upcoming WGT guests!
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Welcome to Hurricane Alley! This week on WGT we're waiting out the storm with some great company.
I'm welcoming Rachel Sobel from the popular account @whineandcheezits, where we break down all the beauty and pain that is being a woman and mom. From that time she heard another mom talking sh** about her right in front of her face... to the power of showing up vulnerably on social media... to how she got through her divorce and found love again, we are digging into it all.
Find Rachel on Instagram here, and check out her podcast here.
Follow me on IG here, and check out the WGT Blog here!
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We all love a good deal, but at what cost... to our planet?
Some estimates say 85% of all manufactured textiles--i.e. clothing--end up in landfills.
Another study by the World Economic Forum says by 2050, there will be more plastics in the ocean than fish, including microfibers shed from manmade fabrics.
Up to 20,000 liters of water can be used to make ONE shirt.
This week, Shannon Lohr, founder of Factory 45, a company that helps launch sustainable fashion brands, is here to break down what the problem is, and how to buy toward a solution.
We talk:
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What does "sustainable" mean anyway?
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Closed-loop clothing companies and how they help
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Is clothing rental a more earth-friendly option?
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The secrets to buying less but staying fashionable
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Why greenwashing is a thing in fashion
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The big big problem of big big clothing companies
...and more.
Sustainable brands mentioned:
Vetta
Sotela
Santos Swim
Nisolo
Cuyana
Loti
Check out Shannon and Factory 45 here, and follow her on IG here.
Follow me on IG here, and check out the WGT Blog here.
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Did you ever ask yourself, Why am I the way I am? What’s holding me back? What are my innate strengths?
This week we're diving into the topic of Human design with human design coach and host of The Human Design Podcast, Emma Dunwoody.
She tells us how human design can help us tap into uour inner strengths for work, relationships and more.
We’ll cover things like how to unlock inner wisdom, how to let go of old conditioning that’s holding you back, how to use your innate skills to succeed, and more.
What human design type are you?
What are your strengths?
How to encourage each group--Manifestors; Generators; Manifesting Generators; Projectors and Reflectors.
Check out Emma's amazing work here, and follow her on Instagram here!
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DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast episode is not intended to be medical advice. Contact your own medical professionals and doctors before making changes to your routine or practices.
As the founder of eyewear company Ra Optics, Matt Maruca has spent years researching the impact of light on the body's (and mind's) overall health. Spurred on by his own health challenges including gut issues, headaches and allergies, Matt began to research various modalities to help him feel better. He ended up adding light therapy into a long list of holistic modalities and, finding success with it, now tells his story to help others.
In this episode we talk about why he doesn't avoid the sun, and the benefits he's experienced from deliberate, measured sun exposure.
We cover topics like:
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Do we really need to stay out of the sun all the time?
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What happens on a cellular level when our skin is exposed to sunlight
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A simple "sun diet" that can boost your health
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The benefits of exposure to natural light
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Why wearing sunglasses can disrupt important cycles in your body
Check out Ra Optics here, and follow Matt on Instagram here.
Follow me on Instagram here, and check out the WGT Blog here.
Books mentioned:
Light and Health
Embrace the Sun
Sauna mentioned:
Sauna Space (use code THELIGHTDIET)
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In this solo ep, an honest chat about back-to-school stress; a look ahead at some amazing upcoming guests in WGT Season 3; why Leo can’t keep a girl a day past 25; mean girls at every stage of life; and a beauty product line I’m loving, two months after starting to use it.
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How many times a week do you ask the question, "What should I make for dinner?"
For anyone who wants to eat healthy AND keep it simple, Laney Schwartz is here to save us.
Food blogger and founder of Life is But a Dish, Laney offers up some simple tips to get inspired to cook, why it DOESN'T have to be hard to make a nightly meal for the kids, and tells us the specific pantry and refrigerator staples we need to always have something on hand for a good, healthy dinner.
Follow Laney on IG here and check out Life is But a Dish.
Follow me on IG here and check out the WGT Blog.
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We’re back to school and so far only 2 breakdowns! A recap on the summer, core memories of time spent at the Jersey Shore, a look ahead to the new season of WGT and five perspective-changing takeaways from recent episodes.
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Efia Sulter, host of The Manifest Edit Podcast, is a mindset and manifestation coach who breaks all the stereotypes when it comes to manifestation.
Consider this an Intro to Manifesting for anyone who's been curious about it. We talk:
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Why vision boards might not work for you
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The craziest thing she’s manifested
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Why you shouldn’t ask for “signs” about your relationship
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What most people get wrong about manifestation
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The one simple step to make manifesting feel more accessible
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Accepting the power of the darker side of feminine energy
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Why you don’t have to be “high-vibe” all the time when it comes to manifesting, and why ALL emotions are useful in the manifestation process
Find Efia online and find out about working with her here, and on Instagram here.
More tips, talk and chat on the WGT Blog here, and follow me on IG here!
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This week it's all about empowered beauty.
Terri Bryant is a celebrity makeup artist and beauty educator. As someone who's been in the industry for years, she knows the ins and outs of what it takes for someone to look and feel their best.
After being diagnosed with Parkinson's, Terri wanted to create a way for everyone to feel empowered in their beauty, so she designed a set of tools and makeup for anyone who's ready to make feeling beautiful, a lot easier.
Enter Guide Beauty.
These ergonomic eyeshadow brushes and the soon-to-be-cult favorite eyeliner tool (that helps you get the EASIEST and most gorgeous winged eyeliner look) are reinventing what it takes to do your makeup, no matter your ability or experience.
She's teamed up with actress Selma Blair to launch this line, and this week we discuss what happens when life throws you and your career a curveball; the meaning of empowered beauty; the future of Guide Beauty and more.
Check out Guide Beauty's amazing line of products here.
Any questions or feedback? DM me!
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Dr. Whitney Bowe is all over the place, talking about good skin. From her regular appearances on Good Morning America to her hundreds of thousands of followers across social media, she can always be counted on for good, solid advice on how to get amazing, glowing skin.
I just got the chance to sit down and talk with Dr. Bowe about her revolutionary "3D" approach when it comes to skincare. Basically, the idea is, when you treat your body well from the inside out, your skin shows it. Specifically, it's important to take care of your gut health.
In this episode we talk about how her new line, Dr. Whitney Bowe Beauty, addresses your skin both topically and internally, and so much more. We cover:
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The impact of antibiotics on your skin and health
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Why good germs are great for skin
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What to do if your child has been on antibiotics lately
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The clinical research behind why her products work
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What to look for on your skin to tell you if you’re having gut issues
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How to encourage good skin health in kids
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The drama about "clean beauty"
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Her thoughts on chemical vs. physical sunscreens
Follow Dr. Bowe on Instagram here and on TikTok here.
Follow me and enter for a chance to WIN Dr. Bowe's collection on Instagram here.
Check out my full review of the Dr. Whitney Bowe Beauty line here!
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A few weeks back we asked if you wanted to share your beliefs about abortion. Your stories. Why you believe what you believe. We asked, did it ever change? What informed your stance? And what would you want other people to know about why you think what you think?
This is the second set of audio diaries from The Roe Series.
We're still looking for more submissions, so if you'd like to share your beliefs, we'd be honored to include them.
To contribute yours, call 407-494-0350. Your identity will be kept anonymous.
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A few weeks back we asked if you wanted to share your beliefs about abortion. Your stories. Why you believe what you believe. We asked, did it ever change? What informed your stance? And what would you want other people to know about why you think what you think?
This is the first set of audio diaries from The Roe Series.
We're still looking for more submissions, so if you'd like to share your beliefs, we'd be honored to include them.
To contribute yours, call 407-494-0350. Your identity will be kept anonymous.
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In this latest episode of The Roe Series, Dr. Phillip Munoz, the Founding Director of the Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government, associate professor of political science and concurrent professor of law at the University of Notre Dame weighs in on the Dobbs ruling.
Dr. Munoz writes and teaches across the fields of constitutional law, American politics, and political philosophy with a focus on religious liberty and the American Founding.
We talk:
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How did Roe get overturned?
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Was it a mess from a constitutional law perspective to begin with?
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What ways can states and/or the country legislate women's health care and abortions from here on out?
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The role of precedent in Supreme Court rulings, and why some are upheld and others aren't
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How justices are tasked with interpreting the Constitution
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The debate over the evolving Constitution, versus reading it as-is
...and so much more.
Debate referenced in conversation can be found here.
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In this episode, I'm interviewing Pavielle Haines, assistant professor in the Political Science department at Rollins College, about the potential impact of the Dobbs ruling (i.e. the overturning of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling) on women's health care.
We talk:
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The specific changes we could see to how your OB/GYN can treat you
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Can new laws prevent doctors from providing medically-necessary interventions for complicated pregnancies?
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What happens to women with ectopic or medically-distressed pregnancies?
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Should you delete period tracking apps?
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Will IVF and assisted fertility treatments be banned or impacted by this ruling?
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Can birth control be taken away?
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The questions you need to ask your OB/GYN and delivering hospital if you're pregnant, or trying to get pregnant
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The ripple effect on the economy from this ruling
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The barrier to equity that women now face
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What don't laws reflect what most Americans believe about abortion?
If you'd like to share your views on abortion and how you feel about the Dobbs ruling, you can call 407-494-0350. Your audio may be used in future episodes.
Reach out on Instagram here.
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Over the next several weeks, I'll be sharing interviews about the Dobbs ruling--a decision by the Supreme Court that rules there is no constitutionally-protected right to abortion for American women--reversing decades of what was seen as progress toward bodily autonomy and freedom to make personal healthcare decisions for women.
This ruling has sparked intense debate across America.
To note: It will not impact abortion access in all states; essentially it gives state the right to determine their own set of laws as to when and if women can get access abortion care. But it is widely accepted that this will limit access to abortion care for a large population of American women.
This week I'm starting a series of interviews about this ruling--examining the How and Why this happened; how this can impact women's health care going forward; and, in a series of audio diaries, women sharing their personal stories about why they believe what they do abortion, whether pro-choice or pro-life.
I named it The Roe Series as a way of looking back at the era of reproductive choice we just exited, as we move toward an uncertain future.
Wherever you stand on this issue, I invite you to listen to the wisdom of our guests, and join me as we learn together what is next.
Thanks for taking the time to listen. Please reach out on Instagram if you have any feedback, or email me at sonni@sonniabatta.com if you want to share a story of your own.
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Today’s WGT guest is coming back to the show after her first appearance three plus years ago, because her story is just that good.
A doctor told Indie Lee a tumor was growing on her brain, and she should get her affairs in order over the next six months.
Over a decade later, Indie tells me how her powerful spirituality and belief in something greater got her not only healthy again, but also spurred her to create one of the most iconic clean beauty brands out there.
It’s a deep dive mix of talk on spirituality, health, her entrepreneurial journey, and of course so much talk about beauty products and skin care.
In this episode we talk:
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How a brain tumor led her to starting a successful business
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Her reaction to clean beauty criticism
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Indie’s morning routine
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Her practice of Buddhism
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How her spirituality brought her through health issues
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Thoughts on life after death
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The power of meditation and positive affirmations
Favorite facial SPF products mentioned by Indie:
Saie SPF
Supergoop SPF
EleVen SPF
Listen to Indie's podcast HERE.
Follow Indie on social media HERE, and follow me HERE. Check out the latest beauty talk, interview roundups, and tons more oversharing over on the WGT blog, HERE.
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Host of How Not to Suck at Divorce, Andrea Rappaport, talks with me about what it’s like overcoming a difficult divorce to be reborn as your baddest self. She gets vulnerable about surviving divorce and then we talk what it means to have a true Hot (Divorced) Mom Summer. Follow Andrea on IG @theandrearappaport and Sonni @sonniabatta!
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It's sad but true--parents just don't always feel safe sending their kids to school these days. Today, threat assessment and security expert Dave Benson joins me on We Gotta Talk for a special episode on controlling the things we can control to keep our kids safe.
From what exactly to ask your school principal to ways parents can mobilize to make things safer, it's a major deep dive.
We talk:
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The exact questions you need to ask your school's principal about safety protocols
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Would gun reform laws actually translate to safer schools?
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How to talk to your kids about school shootings and safety, by age
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Why there's no one way to stay safe in school shootings
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Mental health and school violence
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How parents can help schools keep safe
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Does the media play a role in school shootings?
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"Red flag laws" and how they can keep schools safer
Get in touch with Dave here, or reach out by email at djbensonassociates@gmail.com. Follow me on IG here, and check out the WGT Blog here.
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This episode we catch up on life--my run-in with Stephen Jenkins from Third Eye Blind, Andrew gets shaken down by security, and I put my hosting hat back on for a few days.
Then, a replay of one of our most popular episodes about tech!
Everyone is talking about NFT's and digital currency these days, but what the heck does it all even mean?!
Join me and Karsen Woods as we discuss all things digital currency and more. Topics include:
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WTF is an NFT?
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What is blockchain technology?
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Is Bitcoin worth investing in?
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How do you sell your virtual content?
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How does all of this fit into the economy and pop culture moving forward?
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And why is all of this worth understanding and embracing, like, NOW?? Karsen answers!
In this interview with “Blockchain Baddie” Karsen Woods, we talk about virtual currency and why it’s not just the way of the future, but also the present.
Follow me on IG HERE, and Karsen HERE, and check out the WGT Blog with tons more talk on life, beauty and more HERE.
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Ciao! We just got back from our one-year-delayed tenth anniversary trip to Italy, and it was bellissimo! Here's what we did and where we did them. For more on fashion and how to pack carry-on only for your trip, the link to my blog post is HERE.
Positano:
Hotel: Il San Pietro di Positano; Instagram here
Cooking class: Fattoria La Tagliata, Positano; Instagram here
Dinner in downtown Positano: Le Sireneuse
Charter to Capri: Arranged through Hotel Il San Pietro, but there are many other companies that do this too. Start here for info.
Rome:
Hotel: Hotel de Russie (they also arranged our bike trip around Rome; highly recommend!)
Vatican tour: Tours by Locals
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The social media sensation, professor, Oklahoma Universoty debate coach and master edu-trainer The Conscious Lee joins me today for an essential conversation about race. We dive into all the questions you have about race—why it’s so hard to talk about, why you always feel like you’re getting it wrong, the concept of fake white guilt, and why talking is always a way to better understanding. This is the conversation you’ve been wanting to have but haven’t. Conscious is an amazing follow on social; check him out on IG and TikTok @theconsciouslee.
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Ever felt like you were ready to leave the 9-5? Have an amazing idea or skill set that you just KNOW could bring you so much joy and even money, if you just found a way to monetize it? This episode is for YOU.
Lindsay Pinchuk founded Bump Club and Beyond and within one year, grew it to an over-seven-figure revenue that reached 3 million+ users.
Since then she's worked with companies and entrepreneurs to help them tell their stories, and more importantly, be profitable. Her advice has appeared on Time Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Parents.com, Babycenter.com, “The Doctors,” “Access Live,” The Chicago Tribune, Crain’s Chicago Business and more. She now hosts the Dear FoundHer podcast and works as a business coach and mentor to entrepreneurs at every point in their careers--from launch to scaling.
And today she's lifting the curtain on her best advice for anyone out there who's ready to strike out on their own.
In this episode we talk:
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How to know when it's time to walk away from your job
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Managing parenthood with growing a business
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Why, and how, to grow your email subscriber list
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The best way to brand yourself
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Her favorite email platform
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Social media 101
...and more.
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Kim Rittberg spent her working life helping to tell other people's stories. As the former head of video for US Weekly, a marketing executive at Netflix, a TV reporter, VP of branded content at Popsugar and more, she was a model employee. Then she became a mom and, like so many women, she realized she needed a change.
Kim started on her entrepreneurship journey and now is the founder of Henry Street Media, where she helps companies tell their stories through video.
Kim and I talk about what corporate America gets wrong and right when it comes to supporting parents; things that might make the workforce more supportive; her biggest challenges and biggest lessons from working in media; and more.
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Renowned plastic surgeon and master of the subtle surgery approach, Dr. Lara Devgan, is this week's guest on WGT and she is here to talk all things aging, skin health, plastic surgery and more. Dr. Devgan has earned a reputation for doing incredibly subtle, but incredibly beautiful, plastic surgery work on her patients to give them a refreshed We talk: * Plastic surgery trends * The early facelift--pros and cons * Big booty now, saggy booty later: Why the BBL Butt is on its way out * The benefits of having a solid skincare routine … * Best facial fillers for certain areas of the face … * Lengthening your young-looking years …. * The non-surgical nose job … and more. For anyone who’s ever pondered whether a procedure is right for them, this episode is for you! Follow Dr. Devgan on Instagram and learn more about her skincare line, see her work, and more at @laradevganmd. Follow me on Instagram @sonniabatta and check out the WGT blog at wegottatalk.com/blog.
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Cognitive psychotherapist Niro Feliciano spends her days and her career talking with her patients about this basic, but profound, question: Why aren’t I happy? In her new book, “This Book Won’t Make You Happy,” Niro dives into the root causes of discontent, and the 8 Pillars of Contentment that can help you finally feel peace. We talk: the difference between happiness and contentment; the lesson in resistance; the very human desire to end suffering; the power of faith in healing; what types of connection foster contentment, and more.
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You know I am a HUGE advocate for the power of knowledge about hormones, and today's interview has the potential to literally change your life. Stay with me.
Did you now that the healthcare model we all are so familiar with was mainly designed around men?
Did you know that, if you're a menstruating woman, it's not just your circadian rhythm that governs your body and health, but your infradian cycle too?
Did you know that you can powerfully heal yourself from the inside out--fixing PMS symptoms, fatigue, achieving weight loss, beating infertility and more--if you learn how to lean into the various points of your cycle?
This episode of WGT is potentially life-changing, and I don't say that in a flippant way.
Bestselling author of WomanCode and In the Flo, Alisa Vitti, is here to deep dive with us on why a new approach to tracking your cycle will absolutely revolutionize your health from the inside out. [Scroll down for a deal on how to get free access to Alisa's In the Flo cycle syncing program.]
In this episode we talk:
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What is cycle syncing, and why are hundreds of thousands of women saying it's changed their lives?
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Why intermittent fasting is a big NO for menstruating women
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The infradian clock, and how much of our health and life it governs
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What disrupts the infradian clock
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The four phases of your cycle--follicular, ovulatory, luteal and menstrual--and how to harness the upsides of each one
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Why you need to be eating more calories during certain points of your cycle
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Using calories strategically to lose weight
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The best workouts for each part of your cycle--when to avoid HIIT and heavy-impact training, and when to lean into it
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Alisa's favorite new, non-hormonal birth control
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How to find a good functional medicine doctor
DEAL ALERT
Get a month of FREE access to Alisa's life changing CycleSyncing program by clicking HERE and using code WEGOTTATALKA. (Don't forget the "a" at the end!)
Find a good functional medicine doctor here.
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In this breaking news episode of WGT, I sit down again with political science professor and international expert Joan Davison, of Rollins College, to talk about the Ukraine/Russia war. We discuss:
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The no-fly zone and why the U.S. and NATO refuse to enact it
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The chances of a chemical attack by Russia
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How have sanctions worked so far?
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Support from Eastern European countries for Ukraine and what it means
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When the U.S. has historically gotten involved in war
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Zelenskyy's meeting with U.S. Congress and what it could set into motion
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It’s a rodeo of a ride on this solo episode of WGT, I recap a girls’ trip to Dallas, complete with a hoe-down on the dance floor; an inferiority complex about my shopping abilities; and a tequila-induced two-day hangover. Also news of some upcoming guests. Yee haw, baby!
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Do you know what your saboteur style is? You know, that thing in your brain that holds you back from fully expressing yourself in the professional or personal space? Everyone has one.
This week, mental fitness coach Cassidy Nasello is here to help us break it down and defeat it. We talk about breaking through mental barriers to be happier in work, and in life.
Check out the Saboteur Test below to see which one you are, and follow Cassidy on IG @CassidyNasello.
What type of saboteur are you? Fine out here, and connect with Cassidy here.
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In this episode of WGT, we pull a Gwyneth and talk "conscious uncoupling" and how to minimize the impact on kids.
Tons of families are impacted by separation or divorce, and other families start with an agreement to raise a child in separate homes. But just because you're starting down a tough road doesn't mean it has to stay that way.
The authors of the book and resource-filled site Baby Out of Wedlock, Jim and Jessica Braz, are here to talk about their own individual journeys with coparenting and how they raised children with coparents. What they did right, what they regret, and what they tell anyone dealing with this situation now--we cover it all.
In this episode we talk:
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Why it's possible to coparent civilly
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When to hire a lawyer
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Handling high-conflict situations
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Infant visitation
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Why you need a parenting coordinator
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The importance of "phasing in"
...and so much more.
Check out Baby Out of Wedlock here to read their free advice as well as snag a copy of their book, and follow them on IG here.
Follow me on IG here, and check out the WGT blog here!
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This is a BREAKING NEWS edition of We Gotta Talk where we are diving into the current civilian and political turmoil in Ukraine.
Rollins College political science professor Joan Davison sits down with me to talk about why the heck we aren't doing more in Ukraine, what she thinks could happen next, and why Americans are so conflicted when it comes to deciding whether or not we should "do more" to help Ukraine.
Here is what we cover:
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A 101 breakdown of what’s really happening in Ukraine and Russia
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If sanctions are a strong enough response from the U.S.
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Chances this moves beyond Ukraine
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What would it take for U.S. to get involved militarily
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A history of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine
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If China has a stake in this conflict
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Is the era of “America as the world’s police” over?
Follow me on IG here, and check out the WGT Blog with tons more talk on current events, life, superficial sh** like beauty and health, and more.
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Are you ready to feel deep peace and find some serious inspiration? This episode is for you!
Ava Johanna, founder of the Academy of Breath and business coach, joins me this week to talk about the life-changing benefits of breathwork.
In this episode we talk:
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What breathwork is
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How breathwork benefits your health both immediately and in the long term
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A quick, grounding breathing exercise to help you feel better starting NOW
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Redefining our sense of safety
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What Ava's journey from homelessness as a teenager to a successful entrepreneur has taught her about grit and determination
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Finding a career path in alignment with your true self
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The power of combining breathwork with meditation
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What is coherent breathing, and why should you try it?
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Leaning into the power of your feminine energy
Follow Ava on Instagram here, and check out the Academy of Breath here.
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This week on WGT is for all the true crime junkies!
I’m interviewing Court TV anchor and former prosecutor Julie Grant, Esq., all about the biggest cases that have stolen the headlines lately, including:
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Ghislaine Maxwell / Prince Andrew
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Ethan Crumbley
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Alec Baldwin
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Bill Cosby
We also also discuss if, in her prosecution experience, there are any traits most criminals have in common; if schools could potentially be held legally liable in school shooting cases; why the Maxwell trial got so little coverage and what the settlement with Prince Andrew says to other abuse victims; and more.
Follow Julie on IG @JulieGrantESQ for more, and live stream court coverage of multiple cases at CourtTV.com.
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Who really killed JFK?
Are you one of the many people who believe there is more to the story than the Warren Commission report?
Then you’ll want to listen to this interview with world-renowned forensic pathologist, Dr. Cyril Wecht, as we dive deep into this decades-old mystery.
We talk:
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Why Dr. Wecht says the "one shooter" theory is bunk
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Where he believes the second gunman was stationed
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Why America remains riveted with the JFK assassination
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The tension between JFK and the CIA, and if he believes that played a part in the President's killing
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The "missing brain"
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Why details of the case are still classified
...and so much more.
More on the guest:
Renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Wecht has consulted on some of the biggest murder and mysterious death cases that have happened in modern times, including Robert F. Kennedy, Elvis Presley, Kurt Cobain, JonBenét Ramsey, the Branch Davidian incident, Vincent Foster, Laci Peterson, Daniel and Anna Nicole Smith.
During his career, Wecht performed more than 14,000 autopsies. He is a currently a clinical professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and an adjunct professor of law at Duquesne University.
His new book, The JFK Assassination Dissected, is a detailed look at the events of November 22, 1963, and Dr. Wecht's take on what really happened that day.
From questions about who Lee Harvey Oswald really was; to the "magic bullet theory" and why Dr. Wecht says there's no way this was the work of just one shooter; to questions about the lack of experience of the pathologists who were assigned to perform the autopsy, no detail is left untouched.
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Ever wonder why you're just so damn tired? Or feel bloated? Or just can't seem to get in the mood?
Hormones impact EVERYTHING, and there is an intrinsic connection between our gut health and our hormones. The more they're in balance, the better we feel, and the fewer of those undesired symptoms we have.
In this episode, I go on a deep dive with Lahana Vigliano, founder of Nuvitru Wellness, who has a BS in Nutrition Science and a Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. She founded Nuvitru after realizing that many women experience symptoms of "invisible illness" that can be attributed to issues with the gut and hormones.
In this episode we talk:
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Why the gut and hormones are so intertwined
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The lab tests she recommends to figure out where you stand with your levels
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Thyroid health
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Digestive issues
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If bio-identical hormones can help symptoms of anxiety and weight gain
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Estrogen dominance and its symptoms
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Why you might not be eating enough to fuel your metabolism
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Supplementing toward better health
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The role of functional medicine and how to add it into your healthcare plan
Follow Lahana and her team on IG here, and check out their website here.
Follow me on IG for more tips, clips and chat here, and check out the WGT blog, which is full of advice from a long list of experts, here.
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News roundup and updates, Solo Edition!
In this solo episode we talk about what it's like to be a parent in Florida versus the rest of the country during the pandemic; 5G is coming and ready to kill us all; some upcoming guests (including one who's an expert on the JFK assassination); a roundup of entertainment headlines including Megan Fox's engagement ring that will cut you, Spears sisters drama and more.
Also we have a bit of beauty talk--a retinol face cream I've been testing and loving, located HERE.
Follow along on IG @SonniAbatta for more, and check out more blog posts full of health, beauty and life talk HERE.
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In this episode of WGT, Sonni and return guest Taylor Ferber intended to catch up celebrity gossip, but end up talking mainly about why vaginas complicate conversations and why Harry Styles is so inexplicably sexy even in a pussy-bow blouse.
Taylor taps into her experience in entertainment journalism (she’s been published in USA Today, Huffington Post and NY Magazine and more) to let us know why she predicts it's going to be a hot-button year in both Hollywood and the rest of the world.
We also talk about what it’s like living in Florida when you’ve grown up, well, anywhere except Florida. And Taylor tells us about why she happily faces down cancellation weekly on her podcast and why she loves talking hot-button issues on her podcast on a regular basis.
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How cringe is it that every year we are supposed to reinvent ourselves with the start of the new year?
Change is good! But when it comes to our bodies and health, the constant messaging about how we always need to be something else can be tiring.
This week's guest founded a company that allows people to take their health into their own hands in the most positive way possible--through healthy change.
Tamar Samuels is the co-founder of Culina Health, a personalized and science-based nutrition service. Tamar and I dig into everything health- and diet-related you need to know to start feeling good about yourself again, including:
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Do detoxes ever work?
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What's the deal with intermittent fasting, and do I need to try it?
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Intuitive eating and why it works for some people, and not others
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The MIND diet--an upgrade on the Mediterranean diet that helps reduce body inflammation
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Biggest health myths, busted
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Why "multifaceted" health coaching is the future of wellness
Enjoy the interview! Follow Culina Health on Instagram here and check out their website here.
For tons more health, beauty and real talk, check out the WGT Blog, and follow me on IG here.
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In this solo episode we recap the biggest and best moments of WGT from 2021. It’s been a good one!
Also, we discuss the reasons behind the day-after-Christmas rip-down of decorations, and why my goal for 2022 involves Home Goods.
All episodes mentioned in this episode:
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WTF is an NFT?
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Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) and How It Changed My Life
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Disease Does Not Have to Be Your Destiny
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Hormones and Skin with Dr. Zenovia
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You’re Not Crazy, Your Hormones Are! Part One and Part Two
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Your Best Sleep Starts Tonight
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Human Design: Who are You, Really?
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Get a Better Sex Life Starting Now
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The Highest-Paid Legal Sex Worker in the U.S. Says Good Sex Starts with Your Mouth (but now how you might think)
Blog Posts:
RF Microneedling 101
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This mini ep of WGT is all about YOU!
Lumi, The Celestial Astrologer gives us a sign-by-sign prediction of what 2022 holds.
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I feel like we said this at the same time last year but... Who's ready for the new year?!
New years offer the opportunity for a fresh start, not just on the individual level, but on the collective level as well. In this episode, Lumi The Celestial Astrologer runs us through the big themes of 2022, with Reinvention being top of mind.
What does 2022 hold? What social movements will gain traction? What can we expect to feel when the new year starts?
A sign-by-sign guide for 2022 is coming up in a mini ep shortly... Stay tuned for that!
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Follow me on IG @SonniAbatta, and check out TONS more juicy content, reviews, tips and interviews with experts on the WGT Blog!
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In this solo episode, Sonni deep dives on daily news headlines—including your thoughtful responses on IG about discussions on school officials potentially being held accountable in the Michigan school shooting—to Prince Harry’s daddy drama; becoming a dance mom; Elf on the Mother-bleepin-Shelf; why cable news will rot your brain; Khloe’s need to move on from Tristan T and more. Then we've got skin care gadget talk; why every grown woman needs a College Credit Card to hide her purchases; the wacky things I buy with my limited podcast money ("Sh** That I Buy that Andrew Says Why???"), and more. If you haven't already decided I'm a head case, today's the day when you do. Have fun!!
Products mentioned:
Tripollar StopX, an at-home radio frequency device for the face
Higher Dose PEMF mat
WaveBlock EMF-protective stickers for AirPods
Personal EMF-protective devices for body and phone, by Aires
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In this episode of WGT it's a riff on motherhood and careers with former CNN journalist and current podcast host, Kanika Chadda Gupta.
Kanika and I talk about what it's like to transition from a network job to launching her own businesses; her family's transition from India to the U.S.; how she got into journalism and her experience at CNN; what it's like to have three kids under 3; and her biggest tips for raising multiples.
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I'm catching up with fitness expert, beauty lover and mom of 2, Christine Bullock, on this week's episode of WGT!
Christine is sharing with up tips on how to stay ahead of your health this holiday; how to reduce sugar cravings; quick workouts that work; her favorite beauty products; and more!
Products mentioned (sorry for the long links but Anchor is misbehaving):
Violife vegan cheddar cheese
Pau d’arco tea
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NuFace Trinity
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HigherDose PEMF mat:
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Kayo greens
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Use code WEGOTTATALK for 20% off
Kayo Bloat Be Gone
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FitOn app
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TriPollar StopX:
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Droplette:
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Dermaflash Dermapore:
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Get 30% off with code HOLIDAY30
Follow me on IG for more beauty talk: @SonniAbatta, and check out the WGT blog for tons more posts and tips:
https://www.wegottatalk.com/blog
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Olympic speed skater Kelly Gunther has seen some pretty low lows as an athlete.
First there was the time where she qualified for the Olympics, but a re-skate (i.e. an extra turn) given to a competing athlete kicked her out of the spot.
Then there was the time she had an injury so severe her foot was left dangling from her leg.
Still, she came back, and she went to the Olympics.
On top of all of that, there were complicated family relationships and a learning disability that impacted her confidence. But Kelly has learned--and lived--the spirit of perseverance. Of finding the silver lining.
In today's episode we talk about the mental strength it takes to come back time and time again from obstacles, and to always find the lesson. To always find the lining.
Now Kelly uses her story to inspire others to get out of their own ruts, and to always, always find the silver lining.
You'll walk away from this feeling so majorly inspired.
Check out Kelly's website and find out how to book her as a speaker HERE, and follow her on IG here.
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In this episode I talk with clinical psychologist Dr. Hillary Goldsher about trauma. It's a huge topic, but everyone deals with it in some way over the course of their lives.
I'm so grateful that Dr. Hillary chose to really dig in with me on this important topic, and this is such an incredible conversation, full of her wisdom and professional advice.
We cover:
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How is trauma defined?
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How everyone is impacted by trauma at some point in their lives
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Identifying your triggers
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Choosing to heal from trauma, and how that looks
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Why it's so hard, but necessary, to work to heal from trauma
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Identifying abusive and negative relationships
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Family of origin issues
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How to handle triggering relationships
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How to stop yelling as your first reaction, and start listening
Follow Dr. Hillary on IG here, and check out her website here.
Follow me on IG here, and check out the WGT blog with tons of posts on beauty, health and more here!
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In this episode of WGT, we take a deep dive into the soul. The spirit. Your essential being.
Whatever you call it, most religious traditions have a belief that part of our existence, i.e. our souls, has the power to live beyond our corporeal passing. In other words, many people believe in life after death, at least in some form.
But how can we know if this is true? And what exactly does our soul do when our bodies pass?
This week I'm interviewing intuit and past life regressionist, Meredyth Willits, host of the podcast Meredyth With a Why. In this episode we cover:
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The existence of spirit and how to access our own deep intuitive power
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Meredyth's scientific reason we all have souls
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Forgiveness and why it's difficult, but important
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The lessons we are put on earth to learn
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The role of those people in our lives who trigger us, and how to grow past the pain they may bring us
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Listening to your intuition
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Dreams of passed over loved ones, and how to know if it's a true visitation from them
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Transcending your belief system from 3D to 5D
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Are the spirits of our loved ones always around us?
...and SO much more!
Follow Meredyth's podcast here, and follow her on IG here.
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In this BONUS episode of We Gotta Talk, I talk with entertainment reporter and freelance journalist Taylor Ferber about her experience as a TV entertainment journalist. Known as "The Celebrity Whisperer" for the way she disarms famous people to actually get real, Taylor and I dig into her life reporting from the red carpet, and why there is more to celebrities than meets the eye. We talk the mystery (hypocrisy?) of Hollywood politics; what it was like to pose in Playboy; the irony of Instagram feminism; if social media is ruining us all; and so, so much more.
Taylor is an absolute BLAST! Definitely check out her podcast, Cancel Me, Baby! if you like a dose of realness in your world.
Follow Taylor on Instagram HERE, and me HERE!
And the We Gotta Talk blog is always poppin' with good content. Check it out HERE.
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We Gotta Talk...All Things Skincare with Dr. Zenovia … board-certified dermatologist, and hormonal skin care expert, Dr. Zenovia us here SOS—to save our skin! in the special episode, which is the doctors second appearance, we dive into all things skin care. We take you decade by decade and talked the biggest problems as well as the fixes; we talk about the impact of hormones on skin health; we talk about hair loss and sinning as you age; we talk melasma; we talk the best treatments for lightning spots; the ingredients you need in your routine; where to start if you’re a beginner; and so much more! Follow her on IG @drzenovia and me at @sonniabatta. Enjoy!
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Love it or hate it, we all need money. 💰
It’s often said that money is the root of all evil, but is it? What happens when you have a ton, then lose it? How does money change us, for better and for worse?
This week’s guest, convict and multimillionaire… author and musician… proponent of spreading the wealth and a self-proclaimed charity junkie… and all around fascinating man John Lefebvre is here to tell us how money started our great for him, then ended him in jail.
John founded online money transfer site NETeller.com and in 2003 it went public on the London Stock Exchange for $2 billion. In 2007 he was arrested by the Department of Justice and faced three 20-year sentences. He ended up pleading guilty to conspiracy to promote online gambling and spent 45 days in the same Manhattan jail facility where El Chapo currently is, and where Jeffrey Epstein was also housed.
Since his release, John has given over $50 million dollars to charity and is a vocal proponent of "the rewards of generosity."
We do deep dive about all the success he saw in business; what it was like living at the top of the top; and what it was like to come crashing down.
In this episode we discuss:
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His rise and fall in the online world
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What serving time in jail was like
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The good and the bad of mega-wealth
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What capitalism gets right and gets wrong
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How money changed him
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The philosophy he lives by to stay grounded
For more on John, check out his website here, follow him on IG here, and grab a copy of his book here.
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This week on WGT author of Come Meet Drayden, mom of five, and autism advocate Dana Young-Askew is here to share her experience as the mother of an autistic child.
Come Meet Drayden, a children's book about an autistic child, is written from the perspective of his four siblings, and brings the reader through what a typical day looks like for Drayden as he walks through the world with his own unique set of abilities.
Dana encourages moms and dads to parent the child they have, not the child they expected to have, and walks me through the emotional journey of learning of and accepting her son's diagnosis, to the growth he has seen, and more. She gives advice to parents of neurodiverse children and tells us how her perspective as a parent has grown alongside Drayden's development.
I'm so honored Dana took the time to share her family's story with us, and I know parents of all children will take so much from this conversation.
Make sure to pick up a copy of Come Meet Drayden HERE--and use this as a teaching tool! It's an amazing book even for neurotypical children to learn about how everyone sees and interacts with the world a little differently.
Follow Dana on Facebook here, and Instagram here.
And be sure to join the WGT community here so you can watch all of our live shows and drop comments and questions for the guests as we chat.
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You can also find the book here: https://amzn.to/3FMDbJa
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Dr. Dayan Goodenowe is today's guest, and let me just say off the bat, his work blows my mind.
Dr. Goodenowe believes that disease is not our destiny--that we are NOT all destined to end up with the chronic conditions and issues that plague so many people. And he says it all starts in the brain.
His groundbreaking work on plasmalogens--a lipid that supports brain health--has revealed new ways to treat the symptoms of persistent neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and he also has written extensively on autism and cancer.
If you know someone struggling with any of these issues, you'll walk away armed with valuable new information.
In this episode we talk:
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How our brains work and why current protocol and medications only mask brain issues
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His groundbreaking work with Alzheimer's patients
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What he believes is at the root of neurodegenerative disease
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Deep dive on Parkinson's and how to supplement to treat its symptoms
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The supplements he recommends everyone take
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Intermittent fasting and its impact on brain and body health
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Living until 100+
Supplements mentioned:
B6, B12
Lecithin
Creatine
CoQ10
Acetylcysteine L-Carnitine
Article about women and intermittent fasting mentioned in the episode found here.
To read more about his work and research, check out Dr. Goodenowe's website here, and follow his company Prodrome Sciences on IG here.
Follow me on IG here for great tips, clips and chat.
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It's hard to have babies. No matter what stage of life you start trying to have a family, it rarely goes to plan. And dealing with infertility doesn't just mean figuring out how to start a family or have a baby, it's often an emotional journey that can impact things far beyond that.
This week we are digging into the topic of infertility with two guests who also experienced it themselves and now dedicate their work to helping others start families.
My first guest is Ali Prato, the host of the podcast Infertile AF. Brooklyn-based journalist and mom-of-two. Ali, who went through secondary infertility and IVF herself, talks to women—and some men—about the messy, frustrating, painful, heartbreaking, absurd and sometimes hilarious journey to have a baby. Or in some cases, to not have a baby. Ali covers all of the outcomes in this safe, non-judgement zone: the happy endings, the soul-crushingly sad ones, and the ones still in limbo. She's also the founder of Fertility Rally.
Elizabeth King is a Certified Fertility Health Coach, Master Certified ICF Life Coach, Birth & Bereavement Doula and New Parent Educator. Her mission is to help people of all backgrounds conceive a healthy baby.
After having 3 children of her own after the age of 40, Elizabeth believes taking a more holistic approach is the key to success when attempting to conceive. Now she has helped hundreds of women achieve their dreams of conception and parenthood in 20+ countries around the world. She supports clients through natural fertility, infertility, IVF, miscarriage loss, early pregnancy PTSD, and new parent support.
Follow Ali and learn more about her podcast HERE; and follow Elizabeth HERE.
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Alice Little is an intimacy educator and coach, works at the Chicken Ranch in Pahrump, NV, and is one of the highest-paid legal sex workers in the United States.
Today she's talking with me all about all the things she's learned over the past 6+ years working on "ranches"--brothels--in Nevada.
In this episode we dive into all the details of not only her story and how she started doing what she's doing, but all the tips about good sex and communication that she's picked up along the way.
We talk:
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How she got into legal sex work
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The biggest misconceptions about what she does
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The difference between sex and intimacy
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The best ways to connect with your partner for satisfying sex
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The crazy sex trends people are asking for lately
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The things couples who visit usually ask for
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The secret to amazing sex
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The rules at the brothel, and how a date with her usually goes
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Her typical day
...and so much more!
More of Alice on her website and Instagram, and follow me on IG for more clips, tips and pics.
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"You're CANCELLED!" Can you think of two more powerful words in the era of social media? But what is cancelling, anyway? And how does cancel culture continue to thrive? In this episode I sit down with journalist and author Robby Soave, who has seen the downside of the knee-jerk reaction that cancel culture embodies. Robby's work has helped to clarify the public narrative on several high-profile stories, including the UVA "A Rape on Campus" story, whose initial reporting was proven untrue; and the "2019 Lincoln Memorial Confrontation," where a high school student was photographed facing a Native American man at the memorial in Washington, D.C. It begs the question: What happens when cancel culture gets it wrong? And other things: Does cancelling ever work? Why are some people cancelled and others get a second chance? What is cancel culture, anyway? Robby and I dig into this and more, then Producer Rachel and I share moments when we should have been cancelled, too. Follow on IG @SonniAbatta More posts and reads on the blog.
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In this episode of WGT, we are ready to dive into body image issues and why we have them. Is the media to blame for how we feel? What do all the images we are flooded with really do to our psyches? Authors Lexie and Lindsay Kite, PhD's and founders of the nonprofit Beauty Redefined, are here to dive into all of this and more. We discuss things like: + Body positivity vs. body neutrality + Ways to reconnect with your body + The ways that media impacts our sense of self + Raising kids in an image-obsessed world + "Your Body is an Instrument, Not an Ornament"--the philosophy that Beauty Redefined runs on + How growing up as identical twins helped to define Lexie and Lindsay's work and life calling + Ways we can reprogram our patterns of thought to ignore harmful messaging ...and so much more!
Check out More Than a Body HERE, and follow Beauty Redefined @beauty_redefined, HERE. For more tips, clips and talk, follow me on Instagram HERE. To read all the latest on our guests and get some bonus beauty talk, head over to the WGT blog. SPONSOR SHOUTOUT! Use code WEGOTTATALK on www.Droplette.io for $50 off your Droplette skincare-infusing device.
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She has shot some of the most gorgeous weddings all across the world, and now photographer and NEW author, Sydney Norberg, is talking to me about all things wedding planning! In Foundry the wedding guide, and this interview, Sydney runs us through every single detail about planning your dream wedding--from setting your palette and vibe, to getting the most gorgeous photos, to planning a dream honeymoon that fits in your budget, we cover it all!
Buy Sydney's gorgeous new wedding guide, Foundry, HERE, and follow Sydney HERE.
More clips, tips and pics on my IG HERE!
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Welcome to Season 2 of We Gotta Talk!
We're starting with a topic that impacts everyone--SLEEP.
I'm interviewing adult sleep consultant Kelly Murray, and she is helping us get our sh** together so we can have restful, health-improving, deep and delicious sleep.
We cover:
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What can you do if you consistently wake up in the middle of the night?
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What is your body doing in deep sleep?
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What is something you can do starting TONIGHT if you wake up and can't fall back asleep?
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CBD, melatonin, over-the-counter sleep aids, and more--Yea or nay?
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What are sleep chronotypes, and how does knowing them improve sleep?
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What can you do if your partner keeps you awake at night?
...and so much more!
If you want to chat with Kelly and work together, check out her website HERE, or follow her on Instagram HERE.
For more clips, tips and chat, follow me on Instagram HERE!
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Should pregnant women get the vaccine?
What does it do once it's in your system?
Are pregnant women impacted differently by COVID?
In this final part of a three-part series on COVID, I talk with the Medical Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Advent Health in Orlando, Dr. Ashley Hill, about all this and more.
He answers questions on what the vaccine does in the body; the number of COVID-impacted women he's seen in his hospital system; what signs and symptoms to look out for in pregnant women; and more.
Follow me on Instagram for more video clips and tips: @SonniAbatta
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Laura Smith is a registered nurse and assistant nurse manager at a busy emergency room in Orlando, Florida. Today she shares her experiences treating patients of the Delta variant of COVID, which she says are, by and large, younger than those hospitalized from the first variant.
We talk:
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Is the Delta variant "that bad?"
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The symptoms and biggest challenges of this strain
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Stories of patients she's treated
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Delta hitting younger and typically healthier patients
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What it's like witnessing people's health deteriorate
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Just how busy ER's are in the area and why she urges people to get vaccinated
Follow me on Instagram for video clips from this interview, and if you're a medical professional who wants to talk about your experience treating patients dealing with COVID, please call me at 407-984-5373.
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This is the first episode of a three-part special series of We Gotta Talk, where I'm interviewing front-line medical workers about the Delta variant of COVID.
20-, 30-, and 40-somethings having to learn how to talk again after experiencing a stroke from COVID... Yep, that's happening.
Today's guest, Allison Frederick, is an inpatient speech-language pathologist who is a regular contributor to the ARC Seminars Blog. She teaches continuing education courses for other clinicians and look to empower other clinicians to treat intimidating conditions. She's currently working in the Southern New Jersey area with a range of patients, including many people suffering from what's being termed "post-COVID" issues.
In this episode I talk with Allison about the range of patients and symptoms she's treating; how this variant differs from last year's dominant U.S. strain; what types of issues she helps patients recover from, and more.
It's a sobering look into how Delta is impacting people right now.
Check out a recent piece Allison just wrote for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association HERE. Reach out to Allison at allison@arcseminars.net.
Follow along on IG for more interview clips on this topic and more, and check out the WGT blog HERE.
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This week's episode is a re-release of one of our most popular episodes of all time.
It's all about infidelity, with love coach Sandy Weiner from Last First Date. Boy oh boy, do we dig in. And YES, we answered YOUR questions you submitted too!
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Is it possible to stay with a cheater?
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What are the signs of an affair?
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Why do people cheat in the first place?
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What steps does she recommend for healing?
Sandy is an internationally-known TEDx speaker, a woman's love and empowerment coach, and she's spent years helping people make themselves, and their relationships, better.
For more on Sandy:
www.lastfirstdate.com
Click HERE to get Sandy's Book, Becoming a Woman of Value: How to Thrive in Life and Love
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This is a re-release of one of the most popular episodes of Season 1 of We Gotta Talk. Enjoy!
Can you really be addicted to porn? Is watching porn cheating? Is it ruining your relationship? What about the kids--is pornography ruining teenagers' ideas of what sex is?
On this week's episode of We Gotta Talk we have licensed therapist Sam Tielemans of the Healing Couples Solution. He specializes in pornography addiction and its impact on relationships, is here to dig deep on this touchy topic:
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How can you tell if there’s a problem in your relationship?
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Is porn considered cheating?
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How do you set healthy boundaries around porn?
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Is sex addiction real?
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What is considered an “addiction” to porn?
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How to set healthy boundaries for your partner
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How to talk to kids about realistic expectations about sex including his recommendation on a book to talk about sex in a healthy way.
The book for parents mentioned by Sam is "Good Pictures Bad Pictures," by Kristen A. Jenson.
For more on Sam Tielemans, LMFT click here or connect on Facebook.
For more daily tips and stories, follow me on IG here!
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In this QUICK HIT, I review an interview with family coach Vanessa Baker, who's got advice on what to do if your child is questioning his/her gender; what it means to be a true ally to kids in the LGBTQ+ community; and what's the deal with all this talk on pronouns lately? I interviewed Vanessa for my blog, and this is a recap of the 5 Questions article we did on We Gotta Talk. Enjoy!
Check out the original blog post HERE!
Find Vanessa HERE and HERE, and find more of me and tons of our interesting WGT guests HERE.
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Re-release of the most popular episode of We Gotta Talk ever!
If you're a mom who's been awake with your child after midnight, mindlessly scrolling IG (read: EVERY MOM), you have no doubt read the incredible, amazing, searingly-beautiful words of today’s podcast guest.
Her quotes go viral, get pinned thousands upon thousands of times, but most importantly, her tips and tactics on parenting can really, truly change the way you approach raising your own tiny humans.
L.R. Knost is a best-selling author whose work and writings on gentle parenting have impacted countless parents, inspiring them to become more connected to parenting from a calmer, more encouraging and uplifting place. Her series of books (linked below) help parents to deal with the sometimes-big emotions of little kids in simple ways. L.R. is a mother of six, an activist, a wife and a self-proclaimed social justice warrior.
She shares with me some incredible stories on her motherhood journey, her career, and so much more. Here’s just some of what we cover:
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What is gentle parenting?
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What she learned from being a your mom
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Her amazing term for raising kids — “co-humaning”
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Tactics for tantrums
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Kids on social media
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Why she doesn’t believe in time outs anymore
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Her thoughts on sleep training
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Her cancer battle and where her health stands now
I cannot, CANNOT thank L.R. enough for allowing me to speak with her about her amazing work. I took so much from this conversation, and I know you will too.
Check out L.R.’s books here:
Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages
Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting
The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline
Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood
And HERE is the book on sleep training that L.R. talks about during the podcast.
Follow LR on Instagram @LRKnost
Follow me on IG @SonniAbatta and check out more daily stories on motherhood, self-care and beauty at Sonni.me.
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In this QUICK HIT, you'll get expert advice from attorney and expert mediator Erin Alvarez on how to negotiate for more. Yes, you CAN ask for what you want AND get it!
This episode is a summary of a blog post that originally appeared on We Gotta Talk; check it out here!
Get Erin's expert tips on negotiation HERE.
Follow me on Instagram HERE for more quick tips and reads.
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Jennifer Blossom is here to make Mom Life easier. As an occupational therapist and coach, she combines her knowledge of kids and moms to come up with simple ways to reduce the overwhelm. This episode is a summary of a 5 Questions post from We Gotta Talk, where Jennifer gives us quick advice on how to slow down and take care of ourselves. Find the original post HERE, and follow Jennifer on Instagram HERE. Follow me on Instagram HERE!
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TRIGGER WARNING: Discussion of sexual abuse, kidnapping and grooming.
This episode is essential. And I don’t say that lightly.
The first thing you need to know about Alicia Kozakiewicz—or Alicia Kozak—is that she’s a survivor. A badass. A woman who lived through a literal nightmare, who now uses her experience to educate and protect children everywhere.
Alicia’s story is one of overcoming—overcoming the most intense trauma you can imagine.
You’ll hear Alicia tell her story in great detail in this podcast, but here are the basics: As a 12-year-old girl living in suburban Pittsburgh, Alicia began talking online to someone she thought was her own age. That person turned out to be a man, who, through manipulation, managed to get Alicia out of her own home, and kidnap her. What followed was days of torture and abuse that was live-streamed on the internet—a nightmare that Alicia miraculously emerged from thanks to a tip from a stranger.
Alicia’s story is intense. It is emotional. And it is something you NEED to hear.
July 30 marks “World Day Against Trafficking in Persons”—a day the UN has designated to raise awareness about the pervasive problem of human trafficking, child sexual abuse and the fight for resources to fight these shady, sometimes-online criminals.
This episode is also timely for other reasons. No doubt you’ve seen talk lately online of theories—which haven’t been disproven—about the ways in which innocent children are captured, trafficked, and abused. This is a REAL problem, one that has been lurking in the shadows for decades. While I’m not one to encourage conspiracy theories, I cannot stress enough to you that this problem is real, and it’s happening more than we may know.
In this episode you’ll not only hear Alicia’s harrowing story, but you’ll also hear how she has emerged from it to dedicate herself to the safety of other children. We will talk more about her advocacy, and her work in establishing Alicia’s Law in over a dozen states, in the episode, but I encourage you to also check out her site to learn more about how to protect yourself and your family, at www.aliciakozak.com.
I want to tell you that this episode is intense. It’s mostly in Alicia’s words. Her story, and her advice, are CRITICAL at a time right now where our kids are exposed, more than ever, to strangers online.
Again, this episode may be triggering to survivors of abuse. Please listen with that knowledge.
More Alicia:
IG @itsaliciakozak
More Me:
IG @SonniAbatta
www.wegottatalk.com/blog
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In this quick hit, sex therapist Zoë Kors answers five questions on how to get a better sex kids, starting now!
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What happens after we die? How do we get in touch with loved ones who have passed? Do we have “soul contracts”—things we are destined to do in this life? Do we all have intuitive or psychic powers?
In this episode of We Gotta Talk, "psychic rebel" Colby Rebel and I dive into all that and more! She also does a live reading where we connect with two spirits coming through and it's scary accurate.
Do you believe in spirits? You will after this!
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WTF are NFTs? What is blockchain technology? And how is all of this going to fit into the economy and pop culture moving forward? In this interview with “Blockchain Baddie” Karsen Woods, we talk about virtual currency and why it’s not just the way of the future, but also the present. Is Bitcoin worth investing in? How do you sell your virtual content? And why is all of this worth understanding and embracing, like, NOW?? Karsen answers!!
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In this episode of WGT, it's a deep dive into the skin care gadgets I'm using that are ACTUALLY worth your money. A summer beauty roundup with skin care product recommendations and more.
Products featured:
Dermaflash Dermapore
Beautybio Scalp Microneedling Kit
Droplette
The Nue Co Barrier Culture Moisturizer
The Nue Co Barrier Culture Cleanser
Augustinus Bader The Cream
Bynacht Post Laser and Procedure Repair Serum
Bynacht Perfect Nacht Sleeping Balm
For tons more beauty talk and posts, check out the WGT blog here!
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In this episode, the founder of @theFeminineFreedom talks with me about what feminine energy is; how we all have both masculine and feminine energy; how to own your own personal energy blend and more. Barbara schools Sonni on why being productive and focused needs to be balanced with being present, creative and sensual. Follow @thefemininefreedom and @sonniabatta on IG for more.
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In this special Father’s Day episode of We Gotta Talk, we have on my favorite correspondent and all-around best baby daddy ever, my husband Andrew.
Listen as Andrew pats himself on the back for regularly unloading the dishwasher, packing the kids’ lunches, and being the ultimate “Modern Dad.”
We also talk about how things have changed so much for this generation of fathers. Andrew also says he does not want to give any advice on parenting but he does have some great little wisdom nuggets to drop.
And as a major BONUS, Andrew is sharing his Father’s Day Gift Guide! It’s not too late to buy for the dads in your life!! Links to all items below, and descriptions of why they’re so great in the episode itself.
This one is so fun. Enjoy!
ANDREW’S FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE LINKS:
For the Stylish Dad:
Lululemon ABC Jogger in Warpstreme
Goodlife Scallop Crewneck T-shirt
Birdwell Swimming Trunks
RAEN Sunglasses
For the Tech Dad:
Apple Magic Trackpad 2
Beats Studio Buds
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I got hypnotized! In this episode, I dive into the details of rapid transformational therapy with certified hypnotherapist, Shanna Windle @shine_wellness. This episode is all about how the process works, what specific issues we worked on, what other issues he could work on, and answers all of the typical questions about hypnotherapy like: is it easy to go under? Will I still be in control? What are the things that we can use this for? Does it actually work? It’s a major, and majorly personal, deep dive.
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Summer is HERE (unofficially), and I can't believe we got through this past year. A look back on this past school year for the kids and how we all went bonkers, and what's ahead this summer. Also an update on therapy, new modalities I'm trying (hello RTT!), and why I'm a newly-minted introvert. WHAT. :|
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This week is a continuation of an amazing, in-depth conversation we started last week on the topic of infant and child loss. Noelle Moore, founder of The Finley Project, joins me and two mental health experts to discuss the complicated road to recovery after such a tragic loss. Our panel this week includes not only Noelle, who goes more into her own story, but also:
Chris Kavenagh, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the owner of Five Stones Counseling Services, LLC in Winter Springs, Florida, who specializes in the treatment of trauma and grief, with an emphasis on child loss.
And Jenna Vandenberg, a a certified Grief Recovery Specialist who holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University.
Find more on The Finley Project and how they’re helping to heal mothers by clicking HERE, and by following them on IG HERE.
Follow me on IG HERE, and read more blog posts on recent topics HERE.
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This week’s episode is a big, tough subject, and I’m so grateful to my guest for being so open and raw with her story.
Noelle Moore is the founder of The Finley Project, a non-profit dedicated to helping women after infant or young child loss. She started The Finley Project after losing her own daughter, and their unique seven-step holistic healing process has been helping other families who are in the same position since its founding.
In this episode we discuss Noelle’s personal story; how she’s healing; the emotional ups and downs of her healing and growth process; how The Finley Project is different than other groups, and so, so much more.
Come back next week when we bring in two mental health professionals who address the emotional aspects of this tough topic.
For more on The Finley Project click HERE.
Follow The Finley Project on IG HERE.
Follow me on IG HERE, and read more blog posts on recent topics HERE.
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What do you love about social media? What do you hate about it? How has it connected or disconnected you?
Some common answers include:
-I hate the stalking and I hate the pressure to promote.
-I love keeping in touch with friends and I love the community
Media Trainer Jessica Abo joins the show with tips on how to be authentic on social media, when to unfollow people and how to know what to post.
Jessica is also the author of the book, “Unfiltered: How to Be as Happy as You Look on Social Media.”
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Hey mamas?…. This show is all about you! The good, the bad, and the crazy parts of motherhood.
You've laughed, you've cried, you've loved, you've locked yourself in the bathroom and it's all part of being Mom.
You’re an expert Sibling Peacemaker. An hourly Snack Maker. A Finder of the Missing Blankie. A paragon of peace when your preteen is driving you absolutely NUTS.
Which is why we have three hilarious moms joining the show to talk about the Real Mom Sh*t!
You'll hear from Sonni, the Momtourage Podcast Hosts - Ashley Hearon-Smith & Keri Setaro, and mom/humorist Andrea Rappaport!
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Lots of women face challenges around presence--how you present yourself to the world. That can look like playing small or underestimating yourself in relationships, at work... you name it!
The reason women do this? Because no one ever told them that PRESENCE matters!
Enter the dynamic Joanna Lovering, an executive presence coach, who is joining the show to help you build confidence in how you speak, how you act, and how you look.
Essentially, how to become more YOU through recognizing your true worth and value!
To work with Joanna click HERE
Follow Joanna on Instagram HERE!
Follow Sonni on Instagram HERE and check out a TON of great articles on best living, health, beauty and more, HERE.
Sonni's Blog on Dr. Zenovia’s Website HERE
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Apparently I’m just getting the bulletin that I’m ANXIOUS AS HELL. In this solo dive we talk about why hormones are the devil; the hunt for the perfect therapist; all the modalities I love for treating situational anxiety and that one time I took a pregnancy test because I thought it could be the only explanation for my craziness. LAST WEEK.
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Imagine if you were handed a “How to Live Manual'' specific to you and your unique gifts. How would that manual change your life?
That manual DOES exist and it’s called Human Design.
It’s been described as a combination between astrology and Myers-Briggs and uses your location and date of birth.
Human design outlines your talents and skills and shows you how to best apply them based on how you engage with the world. It provides practical techniques for making decisions that can greatly enhance your experience of life.
To show you how it works we have Randi Lee, human design coach, joining the show.
Randi will explain human design and conduct a live analysis!
Connect with Randi on her website HERE
Book your 90-minute personalized Human Design reading HERE - Get $222 off w/ code PODCAST
Permission to Be You, Randi's Free Human Design Course is HERE
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Hormones have a huge impact on our skin’s health throughout life’s various stages. I dealt with hormonal adult acne in my 20’s and enlarged pores and a general increase in skin laxity in my 30’s.
I’m not alone, 80% of women suffer from health issues like acne and aging due to hormonal imbalances.
Enter Dr. Zenovia and her skincare line! She joins the show this week to share her 360 holistic perspective, including hormonal balance for healthier skin at every stage of life.
She’ll explain the hormonal connection to our skin, how our pores work, and the number one solution to slow skin aging.
Plus, I’m stripping off my makeup for you as Dr. Z gives me a virtual skin consultation!
Follow Dr. Zenovia on Instagram HERE!
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Sonni's Blog on Dr. Zenovia’s Website HERE
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This week’s guests are here to dig in on Kids and Technology. Can’t live with it, can’t live without it, amirite?!
Dr. Roberta Golinkoff, Professor of Education at the University of Delaware, author of “Becoming Brilliant: What Science Tells Us About Raising Successful Children” and Dr. Rebecca More, Senior Research Associate at the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy at the Ohio State University are here to dig in DEEP on why you aren’t a bad parent if you rely on an iPad once in a while.
We talk:
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The benefits and drawbacks of raising kids in a technological world
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If Fortnite is really that bad (had to get specific on this one)
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Rules of thumb for setting limits on devices
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Ways to check if the apps your kids are playing are age-appropriate
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Specific conversation starters for pre-teens who ask for cell phones
…and so, SO much more. It’s fun and informative and we giggle a lot because, really, whether we like it or not this is the world we’re raising our children in, and we have to have practical ways of using technology.
Enjoy!
Find Roberta’s amazing book, “Becoming Brilliant: What Science Teaches Us About Raising Successful Children,” HERE.
Find out more about the work Rebecca is doing HERE.
Follow me on IG HERE and read tons more articles and fun deep dives on the WGT Blog HERE!
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This week is all about CHANGE, and what better way to round out the week than with a bonus episode on how to change the world, one small act at a time.
John David Snyder and Niki Shadrow Snyder are the founders of Project Pop Drop, a non-profit that delivers essential supplies to homeless and needy populations across the country. They even bring their 7- and 3-year-old triplets to volunteer every month to help out. Serious family goals!
In this episode we talk about their journey to founding Project Pop Drop; how they’re encouraging other businesses to develop their own giveback systems; and why we can all help change the world when we start small.
Follow Project Pop Drop on IG here!
Follow me on IG here!
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If you could change one thing in your life, what would it be? Your stress levels, weight, relationships, or your job? Creating that change is possible! Though FYI change is hard AF and emotional, but it’s not as tough as you think.
Dr. Gabija Toleikyte joins us to explain the science behind what makes us tick and will share practical tips to make change happen, including:
- What the brain needs to create new habits
- The magical power of motivation and how to boost it
- -Simple ways to improve productivity
You’ll be able to train your brain to make change LAST after this discussion!
Dr. Gabija Toleikyte is a neuroscientist, lecturer, and performance and wellbeing coach. She is the author of the book Why the F*ck Can't I Change? Insights from a neuroscientist to show that you can And she is a TEDx speaker and her work has been featured in the Guardian. Dr. Gabija Combines coaching experience with neuroscience insights, Gabija has been able to develop unique seminars, where solid neuroscience research is presented in the context of the topics relevant for organizations.
VIRTUAL FERTILITY RALLY IS ON APRIL 17,2021 MORE INFO HERE
MORE ON THE INFERTILE AF PODCAST HERE
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This past year has been a journey--to say the least--but this week as we dig into RITUALS as our theme, we are working our bodies to help keep our minds clear with the beautiful Christine Bullock.
We ran through a 10-minute workout you can do on repeat to stay in shape HERE
Then we made a delicious Glowing Skin Smoothie and talked about effective Kayo body care & supplements to add to your routine. These products reduce body inflammation which prevents disease and prevents breakdown of the body to keep us feeling young, no matter our age!
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Glowing Skin Smoothie Recipe
1 Scoop @KayoBodyCare’s Skin Perfect Next-Gen Collagen Powder
1 Banana (Frozen preferred for ice cream texture)
½ cup Organic Strawberries (Fresh or Frozen)
¼ cup Organic Raspberries (Fresh or Frozen)
1 cup Oat Milk or any plant-based milk
Blend and enjoy!
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Let's catch up! In this solo ep I round up a little of what's going on around here, and talk you through my nighttime relaxation ritual, since this week on WGT is all about Rituals.
Products mentioned:
Sleeping balm: https://shopstyle.it/l/bsG1L
Neck cream: https://shopstyle.it/l/bsG1N
Lip Mask 1: https://shopstyle.it/l/bsG1E
Lip Mask 2: https://shopstyle.it/l/bsGVt
Silk pillowcase: https://shopstyle.it/l/bsG1R
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This week we gotta talk... Sustainable Living!
Does hearing the word "climate change" make you angry, itchy, or just plain nervous? Well this week ecobabe Monica Richards is here to explain why making SUPER simple "eco swaps" can add up to a huge, positive impact on our planet.
Monica is here to empower us to master sustainable living in today's modern world--and yes, making small changes DOES add up big time to helping our planet.
In this episode Monica shares super simple swaps for the bathroom, kitchen, laundry and and living space that can help you start making a positive impact now!
To shop all the products mentioned in today's episode, check out Monica's Amazon shop HERE.
Tune in for all the sustainable living tips you'll need to make one small decision to make things just that much better on our planet.
For more good talk, tips, and big topics, check out the WGT Blog here, and follow me on IG here!
Follow Monica on IG here!
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In this BONUS episode of We Gotta Talk, we dig into the Royal TEA on the Oprah and Meghan/Harry interview. Dana Lewis, a foreign correspondent based in London, talks all about the British press and its purported role in their leaving the U.K.; the public's perception of "Megxit;" what he thinks about the incendiary skin-color comment; and more. It's a juicy one!
More on the guest:
Dana Lewis is the host of the podcast "Back Story with Dana Lewis," and is a foreign correspondent currently based in London. He's worked from Moscow, Jerusalem and Canada with several networks including NBC News, FOX News and Al-Jazeera. Check out his weekly newsletter HERE.
Follow me on IG HERE and check out the latest blog posts on all sorts of current events, health trends, beauty and more, HERE.
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Yoni egg... ear beads... LED light masks...detox teas. So many health trends, so little time to try them all.
That’s why WE asked a board certified nurse practitioner, Dr. James Simmons, about everything you're too scared to ask your MD!
Dr. Simmons gives us the medical truth about the good, the bad, and the batsh** crazy health trends. This episode is SO GOOD and packed with TONS of takeaways on all the health trends you've always wondered about, but never tried. Enjoy! xoxo
Here's a list of topics we cover:
Yoni egg 17:10
Yoni steaming 21:50
Ear beads 25:45
Ear wax candling 27:45
Celery juice 30:57
Colonics 32:35
Juice Cleanses – 38:00
LED light masks – 40:00
Charcoal pills – 41:30
Powdered greens – 43:15
“Detox” teas – 45:00
Waist trainers – 46:30
Placenta pills – 48:30
Sauna/infrared – 50:00
Green tea diet – 52:15
Apple cider vinegar – 53:20
No carb/low carb lifestyles and diets – 54:30
Powdered collagen – 58:20
Blood Type Diet – 1:02:10
Want more? Follow me on IG HERE, and James on IG HERE.
And for more great posts on health, beauty, life and more, check out the WGT Blog.
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Let’s talk about kids fashion and the lack of gender free clothing. Enter the most amazing line of gender free kids clothing, StereoType by Elizabeth Brunner!
We are showing off some AMAZING kids' fashions from StereoType Kids Tutus, superhero t-shirts and skirts that double as capes... why do they only have to be "boys'" and "girls'" fashions? That's what StereoType offers, amazing styles that any kid would be happy to rock!
Elizabeth is both a designer and passionate parent who knew there was something missing in the children’s fashion world and has created a brilliant line of blended fashion that is wearable, well-designed, and fun.
You can watch and see the clothing here on the Facebook Page.
Follow me on Instagram here, and check out daily posts on the We Gotta Talk blog here!
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This week we gotta talk... KIDS AND GENDER. And listen guys... the revelations and "aha" moments on this episode SHOOK me. It's good. So good.
Actress, writer, coach and proud mom of a trans child, Dahn Ballard, as well as parent/teen coach and proud LGBTQ+ mom Vanessa Baker, are opening up BIG time, not only on their children's courses to their true authenticity, but also the conversations they had to have with THEMSELVES to understand their children's journeys. They are so full of wisdom and patience in walking us through their stories--how their kids came out, what they felt, how they came to a point of understanding and acceptance, and so much more--and I'm incredibly grateful for them opening up so candidly to me.
Why this topic? Because understanding is key to evolution. Even if this issue doesn't touch you or your family personally, I PROMISE you will walk away with a broader and more compassionate understanding of this complex issue.
Let's all learn together!
Guest info:
Dahn Ballard: Blog, Instagram
Vanessa Baker: Website, Instagram, "Transgender Kids Starter Kit for Parents" mentioned on the show
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This week WE GOTTA TALK emotional eating—what it is, why it happens, and how the hell to conquer it.
I talk with nutritionist and emotional eating coach Andrea Montoya, of @thingsandreasays, to talk all about the deep-seated issues behind many women’s battles with emotional eating, and she talks about her process of working with clients to ditch the scale, feel their best, and learn self-love.
We talk:
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The one thing that almost all emotional eaters have in common
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How we can end up in a cycle of binge eating
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Andrea’s personal battle with binge eating and eating disorders, and what helped her turn things around
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The power of a mantra
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The true connection between our traumas and how we eat…and so much more!
Check out Andrea’s website, get info on her courses and programs here, and follow her on Instagram here.
Follow me on Instagram here, and check out daily posts on the We Gotta Talk blog here!
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Ever stood in your closet and wondered, “WHAT am I going to wear today?!”
When the pandemic is over and we’re out and about in the world again, how good is it going to feel to get dressed up and go out?
While the vaccine works its magic, prepare your closet to be ready for your post-pandemic debut with me and celebrity stylist Melanie Pace, as we talk all about Finding Your Style.
· Tips to put what you already have together
· Closet staples you’ll use time and time again
· Dressing for your Present Self (and not your Past Self!)
· Nailing down your style
Did you submit a question? Check out the time codes for the topics below!
Finding good “middle ground” clothes between your work wear and weekend wear: 49:30
Loungewear for the short and curvy: 52:00
How to dress for menopause, viewer question said, “I’m going through menopause, so nothing seems to fit or I look ‘thick and pudgy.’” 55:30
How to wear shorts as a tall, yet curvy girl: 58:00
Updating your wardrobe affordably in small steps: 1:00:10
Tips for short ladies with small waists and wide hips: 1:02:20
Follow Melanie on Instagram HERE!
Follow me on Instagram HERE! And check out the blog for more stories and articles daily, HERE.
Items Mel mentions:
Gucci Sneakers Option 1
Gucci Sneakers Option 2
Golden Goose Option 1
Golden Goose Option 2
Nike sneakers
Barely There Nudist Sandal
More affordable option
Nude Pump Option 1 and Option 2
Combat Boots
Lug Sole boots
White Bootie Option 1
White Bootie Option 2
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This week’s theme is maternal mental health, and we are bringing the realness on the podcast and blog.
This week’s guest is Dr. Gertrude Lyons, a doctor of education, coach and Director of Family Programs at The Wright Foundation.
In this episode we cover:
- Mom rage
- How to connect with our kids at every age
- How our mothers impact the way we parent
- Tactics to take us out of “reaction mode”
- How to have conversations with your kids to really know what they’re thinking
- Dealing with postpartum anxiety
- Healing ourselves first to be better mothers
I also share my experience with postpartum anxiety and the intervention my sister had with me to help get me back on track.
For more real talk on maternal mental health, check out the blog this week, including a 5 Questions roundup with pediatric occupational therapist and mom coach, Dr. Jennifer Blossom.
Check out Dr. Gertrude Lyons and more of her work here, and follow her on Instagram here.
Wanna chat? Follow me on Instagram here.
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Imagine a wardrobe filled only with pieces you love. That would not only make getting dressed easier, but also make you happier. This all plays together with the concept of minimal living, or living with less, because a streamlined space means fewer decisions.
We've brought in Certified KonMari Method Consultant + Certified Professional Coach, Cassidy Nasello, to help you curate a conscious life through sustainable style.
Everything from how to start organizing your life, what questions to ask yourself about discarding items, and what questions to ask when keeping items! Plus, easy tips to organize kids toys, kids artwork and small bathroom items.
Here's a link to the app Cassidy mentioned about archiving kids artwork
More info on Cassidy HERE
Check out my KonMari closet makeover with @atidytransformation HERE
The Three Organizational Tools I Used After KonMari'ing my closet, HERE
Check out the latest tips and beauty talk on my blog HERE, and follow me on Instagram HERE.
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How’s your sex life? Amazing? Non-existent?
Are you craving more intimacy? Need help communicating?
Wherever you are, a healthy sex life is important for your emotional well-being—an intrinsic part of feeling connected to our partner, which in turn impacts our own mental health.
This week's guest is Zoë Kors, a sought-after thought leader of intimacy and sexuality and the resident sex and intimacy coach and contributor at Coral, a sexual health app “that shows you how to have your best sex life through personalized lessons, guided exercises, real stories and more.”
Zoë shares her expertise and answers your questions to help your sex life, and we take YOUR amazing (saucy) questions right to her! Head to 31:00 if you want to hear those right away.
Mentioned in the show:
5 Questions with Zoë Kors
The Glass Dildo Recommendation HERE
Sex Toys Throughout History
Books mentioned:
"Come As You Are," by Emily Nagoski, PhD
Urban Tantra, Sacred Sex for the 21st Century, by Barbara Carrellas
Connect with me and our guest:
Click to connect with Zoë Kors.
Check out the latest tips and beauty talk on my blog HERE, and follow me on Instagram HERE.
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Ever wonder why it’s so hard to save money? And where do you even start?
I never thought about this before, but it turns out your mindset can drive your ability to save money. That's where a financial therapist comes in--essentially guiding you where and how to save, and how to break bad patterns when it comes to your relationship with money.
Get your mindset right with Wendy Wright, LMFT, CEDS, CEIC, Financial Therapist and Certified Financial RecoveryTM Counselor [CFRC] who is also a psychotherapist and consultant based in Denver, CO. She offers financial counseling to help clients name the blocks that get in the way of finding clarity and freedom in their relationship with money, spending, saving, and debting.
Tracking Worksheet link
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The Intersection of Money and Milkshakes, beginning on February 16, 2021, is a 12-week experience with a live, bi-weekly process group and an interactive, downloadable workbook to walk you through the experience. IMM is for those people looking to gain confidence in their financial future AND experience freedom from food issues.
Check out the latest tips and beauty talk on Sonni's blog HERE.
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Breathe with me! Okay, THIS WAS INSANE. Breath work facilitator and self-love coach Stevie Wright walks us through a breathing exercise that will have you literally floating.
We cover:
〰️ What happens when you breathe deeply
〰️ The parasympathetic vs sympathetic system
〰️ Breathing for calm, anxiety, and so much more
〰️ Healing emotional trauma through breathwork
Oh, and I also cry, so THAT WAS FUN!
Stevie is a breath work facilitator and certified self-love coach. Breath work is a tool everyone can use to move stagnant energy and shift your mindset. Stevie will demonstrate a 4-minute breathing exercise to shift ourselves out of stress and into the present.
For more of Stevie's breathing exercises check out “The Breath Channel” HERE
Check out all the latest tips and beauty talk on my blog HERE.
Follow me on Instagram HERE.
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This week it's the best of the best guests, from the most listened to episodes to the most impactful guests, all in one place for you.
You'll hear tidbits and takeaways from previous guests to help strengthen you mentally, physically, and spiritually as you enter 2021.
You'll hear me pop in throughout this episode, introducing the guests.
Here's a big virtual hug from me to you as we close out 2020 with this Best of Show episode!
To listen to the full episode with each of the guests featured:
Episode 53 - Hormone expert Dr. Carrie Jones
Episode 77 - Survivor and activist, Alicia Kozak. A warning: This episode may be triggering for survivors of sexual abuse.
Episode 55 - Award-winning author and go-to expert on gentle parenting LR Knost.
Episode 76 - Founder of Kashaya Probiotics, Anjali Pati.
Episode 73 - Holistic wellness coach and intuitive eating expert, Shanna Windle.
Episode 95 - Astrologer Lumi Pelinku
Check out all the latest tips and beauty talk on my blog HERE.
Follow me on Instagram HERE.
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This episode is a catch-up with my pal living in Sin City, Nikki. Working together in TV news bonds you for life. We talk about life in TV and the wacko world of Florida news; how I used to pass out beauty products like candy at the TV station; Nikki’s experience living through the BLM movement as a black woman; touchy race issues; the best things about having a sister; her crazy red carpet moments interviewing celebs; and her incredible (aka awful) edible experience recently.
It’s a real happy hour chat between buds. Come on in and pour a glass!!
The foundation I used in the makeup tutorial in the beginning of the interview is HERE.
Check out Nikki’s YouTube channel, Undeniably Nikki, where she is always talking pop culture, real life and cracking us up with her sister HERE.
Follow Nikki on Instagram HERE.
Check out all the latest tips and beauty talk on my blog HERE.
Follow me on Instagram HERE.
Some of the IG accounts Nikki mentioned during our interview:
@angelarye
@marclamonthill
@kimberlylatricejones
@mspackyetti
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He read our MINDS but actually, we read HIS mind! The Magic Mentalist, was AMAZING! You'll hear a bit of Michael Gutenplan's show at the beginning of the episode with our live guests.
Sonni then chats with the third generation psychic, mentalist and magician about the REAL secret to mind reading and mentalism. Everything Michael does is REAL and you'll discover why Michael's show is actually about you unlocking your psychic potential.
He may even inspire you to discover your own superpower!
For more on the Guest, Michael Gutenplan click here.
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This week’s guest is holistic doctor Dr. Brooke Stuart and she is here to HEAL US, BABY.
Did you know that your physical health directly correlates to our mental health? This week we are talking about shifting our perspective in order to heal, and Dr. Brooke has some amazing takeaways. From what to change in your diet and sleep routines, to simple breathing exercises that can help you ground yourself and start to heal.
Thanks to everyone who sent questions into IG! Here are the timestamps for the questions and answers:
* How do I battle insomnia? 40:00
* Clenching jaw when sleeping—possible causes and how to stop: 45:45
* Psoriasis — possible causes and how to treat: 46:30
* How do I get myself to stop overcommitting? 48:00
* A fear of dying early, since my parent did (especially now that I have kids). 50:00
* Moving past fear in general. 52:10
Tons more good stories and tips (and beauty product chat) too.
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Follow Dr. Brooke on Instagram HERE
Check out her website and find out how to work with her HERE
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Anyone else ready to say BUH BYE to 2020? Yeah, me too.
But does 2021 have anything better in store? That's what I'm talking about today with Lumi, The Celestial Astrologer, today. What does the new year have in store for us? How do we need to prepare spiritually, energetically, even financially?
We get into ALLLL of that and more, and we also talk about the science behind astrology.
We promise it's not all doom and gloom! But... spoiler alert? Make sure you got that self-care routine on lock for next year, too.
Want more real talk and tips?
Check out the blog and follow along on Instagram at @sonniabatta.
www.wegottatalk.com
Guest Info:
www.TheCelestialAstrologer.com
https://www.facebook.com/lumi.pelinku.58/
https://www.instagram.com/thecelestialastrologer/
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You know those moments -- in the car for a drive or taking a long walk - and you have no CLUE what podcast to listen to next, after listening to We Gotta Talk of course? Is there an app for that? Yes, yes there is, enter Goodpods.
Imagine getting a good podcast recommendation from Kim Kardashian West, Simon Sinek, Katie Couric or even your BFF. That's the social power behind this brilliant app.
JJ Ramberg is the co-founder of Goodpods and joins us this week to discuss why she started it after working for many years in the News Business and hosting shows on NBC News and BBC World News.
Want more real talk and tips?
Check out the blog and follow along on Instagram at @sonniabatta and @wegottatalkwithsonni.
Guest Info:
https://www.goodpods.com/
https://www.instagram.com/goodpods/
https://www.facebook.com/goodpods/
https://twitter.com/goodpodshq
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Where do you actually get the news? Not opinion or panels or dare we say "fake news" but the basic facts, the 411 about what's actually going on?
That question is what prompted former anchor of Fox News Channel, Jenna Lee to start SmartHER News which is fueled by facts. No political or personal bias.
This week we ask Jenna for all the facts on the General Election 2020 why it matters, how it works and what could happen in 2021. She explains the differences between journalism and opinion based media reporting.
Want more real talk and tips?
Check out the blog and follow along on Instagram at @sonniabatta and @wegottatalkwithsonni.
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Hi friends! This special BONUS episode is all about finding spirituality in these crazy times. My friend and psychotherapist, Niro Feliciano, interviewed me for her podcast, All Things Life, and the conversation was so great, I had to share it here too. We talk all about my search for spirituality beyond religion--including my recent meeting with a medium and my birth charting with an astrologer, as well as elements from my religion of Catholicism that speak to me the most, and the least. We talk about finding individual journeys toward spiritual strength, and questions like, Do you need someone there as an intermediary to "reach" God? Why did I choose these nontraditional paths to find my spiritual center? How do we truly "hear" God? ...and more. I also cry toward the end, so there's that! :| Enjoy, and check out Niro's podcast, All Things Life, wherever you get your podcasts. @NiroFeliciano @SonniAbatta www.SonniAbatta.com
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You've seen it everywhere--a mom needing a glass of wine to survive parenting. The internet is rife with drunk moms in Facebook memes and in TikTok videos. Maybe you've experienced it in real life with a happy hour play date.
Not all moms are drinkers though; in fact, there's an entire squad of Sober Moms, and the movement is only growing. This week we'll talk to Celeste Yvonne, a co-founded of the Sober Mom Squad and how we can change this 'Wine Culture' in motherhood.
Read Celeste's letter to husband Dear Husband
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Connect with Celeste and the Sober Mom Squad HERE
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Want more real talk and tips? Check out my blog right here and follow along on Instagram at @sonniabatta and @wegottatalkwithsonni.
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Ever feel like you can’t have a sane conversation, let alone a relationship, with someone whose political beliefs don’t align with yours 100%? Well I’m here to say you CAN, and in fact you should try! A deep dive into my opposite-political-party relationship—the good, the bad, and the Trumpy. (Sorry, couldn’t resist!)
Thanks for listening with an open heart and mind!
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You've heard about saging your home, but how do you actually do it? How do you clear the energy in your space? Certified Medium, Gloria J. Warner walks you through all the steps, tells you what to say and shows you how to cleanse your space and life to create a deeper sense of calm. We learn how spirituality and religion can coexist and even hear messages from the other side!
Gloria also shares a simple mantra for you to combat fear based thoughts and a powerful 7 second visualization to call in good energy.
Gloria is an ordained spiritualist minister, national spiritualist teacher, author and certified medium with 54 years of experience. She does not advertise with a website, though if you are interested in connecting with her, you can contact her assistant Galina through email galinapankovcin@gmail.com
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Do you pee when you sneeze? Or maybe when you do jumping jacks? How about when you have a coughing fit? Well sister, you are NOT ALONE!
Pelvic floor health is one of the FIRST things to go as we age, and especially after we have kids, and it’s an often-ignored part of our overall wellness.
We break down all the functions of our pelvic floor health, what it is really connected to, and how to make things better.
Join me for an honest conversation on our bodies with master of physical therapy, Marina D. Castellanos PT, PLLC who will break down what you need to do to get started on better pelvic floor health. (And yes, how to stop peeing when you don’t want to, too.)
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Is pornography ruining relationships and our teenagers' ideas of what sex is?
On this week's episode of We Gotta Talk, licensed therapist Sam Tielemans of Healing Couples Solution, who specializes in pornography addiction and its impact on relationships, is here to dig deep on this touchy topic:
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How can you tell if there’s a problem in your relationship?
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Is porn considered cheating?
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How do you set healthy boundaries around porn?
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Is sex addiction real?
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What is considered an “addiction” to porn?
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How to set healthy boundaries for your partner
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How to talk to kids about realistic expectations about sex including his recommendation on a book to talk about sex in a healthy way.
The book for parents mentioned by Sam is "Good Pictures Bad Pictures," by Kristen A. Jenson.
For more on Sam Tielemans, LMFT click here or connect on Facebook.
For more on Sonni and the show, "We Gotta Talk" click here. Also check out my blog here.
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She's hysterical, she's hot, she's HERE TO TALK!!
In this episode of my talk show and podcast I talk with comedian (and high school friend!) JC Coccoli, whose comedy touches on everything from climate change to addiction, to losing teeth in the middle of having sex. (Not her teeth.)
In this episode we talk life as a comedian, how Me Too hit the industry, what it's like to make it as a writer and comedian in LA and New York, and most importantly, why growing up Catholic in Pittsburgh can really scar a girl. Kidding!
She's the best. Enjoy!
JC is a Pittsburgh born/LA Based humorist & comedienne for Carnival Cruise Line whose raw and playful approach to America's future keeps you smiling.
You can catch JC on comedy tours throughout the world and is the host of Amazon Prime’s “New American Road Trip.”
Her work has appeared on E!, Comedy Central, MTV, Key & Peel, HBO Max and more.
Enjoy the show and check out JC here:
https://www.jccoccoli.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jccoccoli/
JC Coccoli Climate Comedienne
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This is a GOOD ONE because I know so many of you, like me, want to know actionable things we can do to improve our health.
Gone are the days when we see a doctor once a year and hope for the best in between appointments.
Now, with a plethora of testing, supplementation and lifestyle options, we can take charge of our own health like never before.
That's why this week's topic, PROACTIVE HEALTH, is so good. Our guest, Dr. Olga Ivanov, an oncologist and owner of The IV Lounge, is here to put that POWER back into your hands!
We dig into:
- Proactive vs. preventive health
- Tests to ask your doctor for
- Why are women getting cancer so early these days?
- Can our lifestyle changes really prevent cancer and other disease?
- Shutting off disease-making agents in your body.
We are DIGGING IN, all in the name of better health.
OUR GUEST:
Dr. Olga Ivanov, MD is a former General Surgery Specialist in Celebration, FL, and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She helped pioneer a one-day radiation treatment for breast cancer patients and even though she's no longer practicing medicine, still hears from women daily who seek out her advice on treating breast cancer. Translation: SMART COOKIE.
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I call them "second chapters." Reinventions. Pivots. Career changes or shifts.
They're brought on by all sorts of life experiences, but the reason behind them is usually the same: Many of us experience life events that force us to reconsider how we earn our living, or funnel our passions.
After stumbling across Ideamix online a few months back, I was struck by the ingenuity of a group dedicated to doing just that--helping people not only realize their passions, but put them into action in practical ways. Building a business isn't easy, but it can be made easier with the right resources. And that's where Ideamix comes in.
Sam Jayanti, the founder of Ideamix, is here to talk with me about all of this and more! And this episode is the one for you if you're feeling any of the above.
Ideamix is all about "actionable inspiration and tools to help you realize your potential and goals," and in this episode Sam and I talk:
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How to know if it's time to move onto your next professional chapter
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Launching--fast and instinctive, or slow and deliberate?
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Gauging success in your new venture
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How to set processes that support your goals, no matter how you're feeling that day
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How to lead a team
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Leaning into the challenges, and the powers, that motherhood gives you in regards to entrepreneurship
...and SO much more! Sam was a JOY to interview, and this episode is a wealth of information for anyone looking to make a pivot in their professional lives.
Enjoy! For more on Sam, check out www.theideamix.com, or follow them on IG @theideamix.
The book she mentions in the interview is: Under Pressure by Lisa Damour.
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This week's episode is all about infidelity, with love coach Sandy Weiner from Last First Date. Boy oh boy, do we dig in. And YES, we answered YOUR questions you submitted too!
Is it possible to stay with a cheater?
What are the signs of an affair?
Why do people cheat in the first place?
What steps does she recommend for healing?
Sandy is an internationally-known TEDx speaker, a woman's love and empowerment coach, and she's spent years helping people make themselves, and their relationships, better.
For more on Sandy:
www.lastfirstdate.com
Sandy's Book:
Becoming a Woman of Value: How to Thrive in Life and Love
by Amazon.com
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088N3XH1F/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_yM3AFbMGBBJT7
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We gotta talk... about how to find mom friends! It's not easy, but mom friends are crucial to surviving and thriving in parenthood. Ashley Hearon-Smith and Keri Setaro of the Momtourage Podcast, join Sonni Abatta to dig deep on the topic.
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Well here we are! The last episode of 30 Something before this show transitions over to the new name, We Gotta Talk with Sonni, and it's AMAZING.
Dana is a childhood friend and in this ep we go on a trip down memory lane of all things being 80s/90s kids, growing up in Pittsburgh, her work at Triller, her recent cross-country move with a kid during quarantine, and her journey as a mom to a toddler recently diagnosed with autism. It's a fun and an emotional ride, and I know you'll love it!
Follow Dana @danadane412
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In this solo episode, I'm telling you for the first time about some BIG changes set to happen with 30 Something! We're EVOLVING, PEOPLE!!! New name, new mission, and even JUICIER topics are coming your way! Get your first listen here!
Also, a roundup of how sending the kids back to school went (spoiler alert: LOTS OF TEARS... mainly all mine), and a quick roundup of Hollywood gossip because, why the heck not.
Let's dive in!
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Sweet Jesus do we need some LEVITY these days, am I right? This week’s episode is ready to deliver!
Steve Helling is a the senior crime reporter at People Magazine, but he also covers the celebrity beat quite a bit, and this episode is all about unplugging, letting go of our worries and just going in hard on some old-fashioned GOSSIP. Are you ready?! I am! We talk SO much, but here are a few things we hit:
- Royal gossip and what Harry is really like
- His best and worst celebrity encounters
- The trip he took with Brad and Angelina (!!!)
- His kids and their “Uncle Rock”… as in Dwayne THE ROCK Johnson
- What it was like being in the courtroom every day for the Casey Anthony trial
- Working on shows like “Murder Made Me Famous,” and “Scandal Made Me Famous”
…and so, SO much more. Steve is a true professional and I’m honored he carved out some time to talk with me. You guys are gonna love this one!
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Are you ready to geek out on skin care talk?! 'Cause I AM!!!
This week’s episode is with the founder of Bynacht skincare, Jessica Hoyer. Translated from German, “by nacht” means “by night,” and that’s the mantra behind this line, which features products that harness your skin’s own regenerative powers that peak while you’re sleeping. I’m not kidding when I say I COVER myself in their Perfect Night Sleeping Balm at night (I leave a jar in my nightstand), and I’m also a convert to their new product, the Reverse Sun Radical Recovery Serum. We get into what makes these products so special during the interview, of course, but we also chat about so much more.
- The inherent chicness of European women
- What lockdown looks like right now in Germany
- Launching a skin care brand, and pivoting from the advertising world to the beauty space
- What it’s like starting a business with two young kids
- The power of aromatherapy
- What skin care ingredients are most powerful, and why
- Product suggestions for specific skin care concerns
- Whether or not she believes in the term “clean beauty”
- The BIG stores Bynacht is about to launch in, in the U.S.
I had SUCH a good time talking with Jessica… Like, I could have talked her ear off for hours. She’s positive, she’s funny, and she knows her stuff when it comes to good skin! I know all my beauty junkies are going to love this one!
Check out Bynacht’s line of products on their website, www.bynacht.com, and for now you can purchase their range in the U.S. on Net-a-porter, as well as www.Olivela.com.
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“Should I send my kids back to school?” How many times have you asked yourself that question in the past month? It feels like an IMPOSSIBLE decision to make for many parents, and today I’m here to help! I have educational psychologist Dr. Michelle Tichy on the show, weighing the pros and cons of sending kids back to school face-to-face, or going virtual.
Whatever you choose, we see and support you! Hope the great information that Michelle has helps to guide you.
We talk:
- Why states are pushing for back to school in the middle of a pandemic in the first place
- The “hot spot” states and how their situations are different from other areas
- Great online resources if you choose virtual
- How to prepare you kids to wear masks
- Dealing with the anxiety of new school rules
- Why this isn’t a time to judge other moms, but to offer support
- The questions you should be asking yourself to make the best decision for your family
And here’s some GREAT news! Michelle is offering FREE 30-minute virtual consultations with parents who are having a hard time deciding what to do. Go to www.drmichtich.com to register and make sure to mention you heard it HERE to get your free half hour!
Homeschool resources referenced by Michelle: 1. Laurel Springs: https://laurelsprings.com 2. Time for Learning: https://www.time4learning.com 3. IXL for families: https://www.ixl.com/membership/family/pricing 4. Pearson’s online learning academy: https://learn.pearsononlineacademy.com 5. Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org 6. Power Homeschool: https://www.powerhomeschool.org 7. K12 Private Academy: https://start.k12privateacademy.com/content/pmlp/national.html
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Today’s episode is all about FEMALE FRIENDSHIPS. You know, the relationships that save your damn soul, and also can be the most challenging and complicated relationships ever. My fave, cognitive psychotherapist Niro Feliciano, is back, digging into this juicy topic with me, and we go deep on all things friendship. We talk:
- Why female friendships are so important
- Why they’re different from relationships with men in our lives
- Why female friendships are so complicated
- How to tell if you’re in a toxic friendship
- Little ways you can make yourself a better friend
- The “culture of vulnerability” on which so many good relationships thrive
- Ways to start uncomfortable conversations with friends, if you want to work on issues
- The Queen Bee theory, and why women always seem to need to flock toward an alpha female
- Giving yourself, and your friends, grace
For anyone who’s wondered, “Is it just me?” when it comes to their friendships, this episode is for you!!
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This episode is essential. And I don’t say that lightly.
The first thing you need to know about Alicia Kozakiewicz—or Alicia Kozak—is that she’s a survivor. A badass. A woman who lived through a literal nightmare, who now uses her experience to educate and protect children everywhere.
Alicia’s story is one of overcoming—overcoming the most intense trauma you can imagine.
You’ll hear Alicia tell her story in great detail in this podcast, but here are the basics: As a 12-year-old girl living in suburban Pittsburgh, Alicia began talking online to someone she thought was her own age. That person turned out to be a man, who, through manipulation, managed to get Alicia out of her own home, and kidnap her. What followed was days of torture and abuse that was live-streamed on the internet—a nightmare that Alicia miraculously emerged from thanks to a tip from a stranger.
Alicia’s story is intense. It is emotional. And it is something you NEED to hear.
July 30 marks “World Day Against Trafficking in Persons”—a day the UN has designated to raise awareness about the pervasive problem of human trafficking, child sexual abuse and the fight for resources to fight these shady, sometimes-online criminals.
This episode is also timely for other reasons. No doubt you’ve seen talk lately online of theories—which haven’t been disproven—about the ways in which innocent children are captured, trafficked, and abused. This is a REAL problem, one that has been lurking in the shadows for decades. While I’m not one to encourage conspiracy theories, I cannot stress enough to you that this problem is real, and it’s happening more than we may know.
In this episode you’ll not only hear Alicia’s harrowing story, but you’ll also hear how she has emerged from it to dedicate herself to the safety of other children. We will talk more about her advocacy, and her work in establishing Alicia’s Law in over a dozen states, in the episode, but I encourage you to also check out her site to learn more about how to protect yourself and your family, at www.aliciakozak.com.
I want to tell you that this episode is intense. It’s mostly in Alicia’s words. Her story, and her advice, are CRITICAL at a time right now where our kids are exposed, more than ever, to strangers online.
Please know, this episode may be triggering to survivors of abuse. Please listen with that knowledge.
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Yeah yeah, you already know all about WHY probiotics are so important. But did you know that there is a specific time you should take them in relation to your meal, and what you should avoid eating right after? And that there is a difference between liquids and capsules?
I'm so excited about this episode with Anjali Pati, founder and chief brain behind Kashaya Probiotics. Anjali used her education in naturopathic medicine to create Kashaya, which is a truly unique version of a probiotic supplement.
Made with organic coconut milk and a proprietary blend of human-derived, good bacteria strains, that help balance your gut.
We get into SO much seriously valuable info, like:
- How can we tell if a probiotic is working?
- Do you have to take on an empty stomach?
- Do you have to keep taking it to see effects?
- What's the difference between a liquid and capsule probiotic?
- How Kashaya started
- This one hack that C-section mamas NEED to know to give their babies exposure to good bacteria right after birth
I just know you all are going to take so much from this episode. Enjoy!
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The conversation about race in America continues; you know why? Because it NEEDS to. To do better, it's important we talk... and talk some more. Although we will make mistakes again and again, we must keep the conversations and the questions going.
On that note, this week's episode is all about having the tough talks that I hope will help propel us forward.
Secily Wilson is a freelance journalist and non-profit owner of WOW, Women Overcoming with Willpower; and Darrell Butler is the CEO of Butler Innovations, which specializes in diversity inclusion, empowerment and work-life integration strategies.
We talk:
- Their feelings on being black in America today
- What white privilege really is
- How to leverage your privilege to lift minority communities
- Fighting the “What About-isms” when you’re talking race with reticent friends
- Becoming an ally in word and in action
- The conversations black mothers and fathers have to have with their kids about what to do if they are stopped by police
- Defunding the police, vs. transforming the police force
- Secily’s experience with police, and the 3-day Court TV trial that ensued
- How to turn the ship around with racism
Follow Secily on IG @SecilyDeniseWilson and check her out at www.SecilyWilson.net.
Follow Darrell on Twitter @DarrellAButler, and check him out at www.EmpoweredInclusion.com.
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In this quick episode, Shanna Windle from Shine Wellness and I talk about how to master intuitive eating. Take this simple step to become more in tune with VISCERAL INTELLIGENCE, and learn how to feed your body with both what it wants and needs.
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My friends, this episode is happening at the PERFECT TIME! And I truly, wholeheartedly cannot WAIT for you all to listen.
We are all in need of a little spiritual wisdom these days, right? Well this episode is going to FEED YOUR SOUL.
Shanna Windle is a holistic wellness coach and certified hypnotherapist, as well as the founder of Shine Wellness, and in this episode of 30 Something with Sonni we are digging deep. We discuss:
- What it’s like to be an empath in this crazy world
- Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT)
- Dealing with childhood trauma
- Honoring your inner child
- Living free of emotional pain
- Triggers
- Finding emotional happiness
- The Divine Feminine
- When and why to stay or leave a relationship
Aaah! This episode is so chock full of soul food, I can hardly believe it. Shanna is intuitive, kind and so generous with her wisdom. I know you'll enjoy this episode with your whole heart!
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In Part Two of my interview with the awesome Annie Tevelin, we dig into her motherhood journey, the struggles with getting pregnant and the joys/craziness of raising kids, and why she always keeps it REAL when she's talking about motherhood on social media.
Follow Annie @SkinOwl and @offtherecordwithyou, and check out her products at www.skinowl.com.
Follow me @SonniAbatta, and don't forget to check out the latest beauty and life posts on www.Sonni.me.
Enjoy!
PART ONE Annie Interview HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-70-annie-tevelin-from-skinowl-on-life-in-la-beating/id1441586631?i=1000476053038
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It is vital to have difficult conversations right now. There is much work to do, much self-reflection and hopefully, much improvement. Please, let's grow TOGETHER, friends. Hear me out.
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Annie Tevelin is the founder of SkinOwl, a skin care brand of natural and powerful products that was built and formulated from Annie’s own struggle with cystic acne. Annie started as a professional makeup artist on the set of music videos, red carpets, she was even a member of Lancome’s pro artistry team… but it was her own battle with cystic acne that led to the birth of Skin Owl, a line with products that truly address acne from a natural but effective approach. She enrolled into UCLA’s cosmetic chemistry program, and the rest is history!
Annie is also the host of the amazing Off the Record podcast, which features meaningful dialogues with experts, storytellers and all-around amazing people.
My beauty junkies are going to love this first episode. We talk very specific ways to de-puff your face with tools—what and how to use them—and we also talk ingredients… specifically, the one star ingredient in one of her best-selling products that addresses acne, naturally.
Annie doesn’t just talk skin and beauty… She’s also a new mom to son Monty, who’s just under a year, and we get into all sorts of mom talk too, but I’m saving that for the second episode, because we talked so much!
In this episode we talk:
- Cystic acne and the one ingredient that has helped Annie and her customers
- The exact beauty tools you need on your top shelf
- How to de-puff your face
- Working as a pro makeup artist
- The emotional impact of dealing with cystic acne
- Founding a business and what led her to make her own skin care products
- Working on set on some of the biggest music videos of the 00s
Products Mentioned:
Geranium Drops-- https://www.skinowl.com/products/geranium-drops
Glow Stick (for facial massage and drainage)-- https://www.skinowl.com/products/the-glow-stick
Want (for facial massage)-- https://www.skinowl.com/collections/face/products/white-turquoise-wand
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It's a quick one today, friends! Nicole on Instagram asked about an affordable skin care routine for women in their 30's. Here are my rec's!
Products mentioned:
CLEANSERS: Drunk Elephant No. 9 Beste Gel Cleanser: https://shopstyle.it/l/bhNhh Fresh Soy Cleanser: https://shopstyle.it/l/bhNh7 CeraVe Cleanser: https://shopstyle.it/l/bhNih
TONER: Pixi Glow Tonic: https://shopstyle.it/l/bhNhf
DAYTIME MOISTURIZER W/ SPF: Versed Guards Up Mineral SPF 35: https://bit.ly/2LNacdt
NIGHT CREAM WITH RETINOL: Olay Regenerist Retinol: https://shopstyle.it/l/bhNjj RoC Retinol: https://shopstyle.it/l/bhNjp
NIGHT CREAM WITHOUT RETINOL: CeraVe PM Night Moisturizing Lotion: https://shopstyle.it/l/bhNiA CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Face Cream: https://shopstyle.it/l/bhNix
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Working from home lately, or wanting to start your own venture? This is the episode for you!
Majesta Patterson is a business mentor and the host of the podcast “Real Talk with Biz Moms.” Her work online and on her podcast empowers women to build their own companies while raising families. As head of the Biz Moms Collective, she believes that entrepreneurship and motherhood doesn’t have to be so isolating.
Majesta started as a wedding photographer, and she now brings the lessons she learned as an entrepreneur to a community of women she helps to coach and mentor, with the goal in mind that through connection, women can create so much more.
Here’s what we cover:
- How do you bring your vision to life?
- How do you make money from it?
- The tricky balance between maintaining a dream and a career, and raising a family
- How to build your brand and product from the ground up
- The importance of having a sounding board when building your company
- Why it’s important to follow and learn from people outside your industry
Follow Majesta on Instagram at @majestapatterson, and check out her work and the collective on www.majestapatterson.com.
Find more daily stories and tips on my blog, www.Sonni.me, and follow me on IG @SonniAbatta.
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Jessica has long inhabited the baby and children’s products space. As co-founding partner of the organic baby food company Happy Baby, she helped to bring organic, ready-to-eat food options to families everywhere. Inspired by her interest in the developmental stages of babies and toddlers, she went on to found Lovevery, a company that curates subscription boxes that cater to the different developmental stages of children, from infant through the toddler years. Their motto is “playtime with purpose,” and all of Lovevery’s boxes are curated to cater to the milestones your child is approaching at any given stage. As you’ll hear Jessica say in the interview, this company grew out of an organic interest Jessica had in the development of her own children, so this company and these products are fueled by a passionate mama who knows her stuff.
In this episode we talk: + Founding two separate successful companies + Why it's scary to change careers + The story behind Lovevery + Raising babies while working + Her advice for other working moms
...and more! Jessica's story is so inspiring, and her spirit is so warm. I truly loved talking with her!
Follow Lovevery on IG @Lovevery, and check out their products at www.loveverybaby.com.
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Is sex addiction a real thing? I mean, let’s be honest… You’ve thought it before: “Sex addict is just another term for a guy who can’t keep it in his pants.” Or is it? . This week’s episode is a QUICK HIT on this controversial topic with love and sex addiction coach, and host of the Anything for Love podcast, Katie Grimes. She tells us why sex addiction is real, how to spot it, and how it can be treated. . Follow Katie on IG @kg.katiegrimes, and follow me @SonniAbatta. . And don’t forget, daily stories and posts on www.Sonni.me!
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Marc Siden is co-founder and CEO of Cloud Water Brands, a line that manufactures CBD-infused, gourmet-flavored sparkling beverages, and a drink that I legitimately have had almost every day during this lockdown to help curb my anxiety. The flavor profiles are gourmet and delicious, and the result is well, just what I need around 2pm when I’ve been “home schooling” all day. I’m not kidding… I’m obsessed with this drink. In this episode Marc and I dive into Cloud Water as a brand, as well as so much more that entrepreneurs and anyone else considering a career pivot will want to hear:
We talk:
- Why Cloud Water is different from other CBD offerings on the market
- The importance of transparency in brand and in mission
- Building a team with members that have different strengths
- Jumping from one industry into another
- Striking the balance between listening to feedback and staying authentic to your offering
- Why the wellness industry is thriving
- The evolution of the informed customer
- Authentic growth vs. paid marketing
- The “work-life balance”, and what it’s like to raise a family and a business from a dad’s perspective
Check out Cloud Water Brands online at www.cloudwaterbrands.com, and follow them on IG @cloudwaterCBD. They’re also currently running an AMAZING sale on their 12-pack cases—30% off and free shipping!
Check out more stories and tips on www.Sonni.me, and on IG @SonniAbatta.
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In Part Two of my Love in Lockdown Series, we are answering YOUR questions! A couple weeks back, so many of you fabulous people submitted questions for today’s guest on how to survive love in lockdown. Whether it’s relationships with your spouse, partner or kids, we are covering it all with cognitive psychotherapist Niro Feliciano.
Niro has been in private practice for over 15 years and has been featured in media such as NBC.com, Today.com and Parents Magazine, and today she is here to answer these questions and more:
- My partner is annoying the SHIT out of me. What do I do?
- How do I get in the mood?
- My partner and I have different political views, which is HARD during this time. How do I avoid feeling hurt or angry?
- I can’t stand hearing my partner chew. HELP!
- My family won’t respect our social distancing preferences. What do I do?
Check out Niro’s podcast “All Things Life” for more good talk on tough topics, and follow her on IG @niro_feliciano.
Follow me @SonniAbatta and check out my blog Sonni.me for more real talk and beauty tips.
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Aaaah, the sweet solace of being locked under the same roof with your partner for... MONTHS ON END.
Many of us are spending a whole lot more time around our partners now that we are self-quarantining during the pandemic, and a funny thing is starting to happen... We are getting super annoyed at the people that are locked down with us.
No, there's nothing wrong with you that's making you feel this way. The fact is, this is a difficult period for many people's relationships. That's why Sarah Rice is here to help!
Sarah is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Chapman University where she works as an MFT trainee at the Frances Smith Mental Health Center in Orange, California and provides individual, family, and couple’s therapy.
You may remember Sarah from her stint on The Real World: Brooklyn, or many of the Challenge shows after, but now she spends her time counseling patients at her family practice in California. And she says nope, there's nothing wrong with feeling like you're going a little stir crazy while you're under the same roof as your family for so long.
In this episode we talk:
- The best way to get in the mood to have sex (for men and women!)
- Why relationships are strained during this period
- The things we can do to not blow up at our partners
- How to prioritize when you're taking care of everyone, all the time
- Are introverts and extroverts truly compatible?
- Shifting perspective to gain peace
- How to comfort and speak with kids about the pandemic
...and so, SO much more!
I'm so grateful Sarah took the time to be on 30 Something and know you'll love what she has to stay about staying sane with your partner during lockdown.
Be sure to check out the Brain Candy Podcast, hosted by Sarah and Susie Meister, wherever you get your podcasts, and follow Sarah on IG @imsarahrice.
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Feeling anxious these days? Okay... stupid question. TONS of us are feeling the stress and strain of the quarantine, and the worry about the coronavirus outbreak. What better time to look into the powers of CBD than now?
Today’s episode features medical doctor and author Joseph Rosado, who is a medical cannabis expert and educator, and author of the book, “Hope & Healing: A Case for Cannabis.”
In this episode we talk:
- How CBD works
- Why CBD doesn’t get you high
- How to read a label and why purity matters with CBD
- The dosage level to start off taking if you’re new to CBD
- The different ways of delivering CBD to the system: What works quickest?
- The de-stigmatization of medical cannabis and cannabis products in general
- The two CBD brands he likes best and recommends, and why
Dr. Rosado is a true wealth of information, and you are going to get SO much good advice from this episode. As always, talk with your own doctor before making any changes to your health or supplement routine.
Check out more of Dr. Rosado at www.josephrosadomd.com; on IG @dr.josephrosado; and get his book here: https://amzn.to/2JtvKdZ
More real talk and tips at www.Sonni.me, and @SonniAbatta.
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Integrative doctor Dr. Brooke Stuart and I talk about the best supplements to keep your immune system strong during the coronavirus outbreak, as well as mantras to repeat to yourself to deal with increased anxiety during the pandemic.
Notes on What We Discussed:
Mantras/Strategies for Relaxation and De-Stressing:
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Connect with your heart by simply placing your hands over it for 3 min./a day and as needed (to interrupt patterns and rewire the nervous system) while repeating the presence affirmation: "I choose to return to the present moment and be here, now, where I belong, connected and receptive to myself and the process of life."
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Heart-based practice link: Batwings Video by Tracy Campoli
From Dr. Stuart: "All of my recommendations can be found for 15% off in my online dispensary through Fullscript, where I organize all of my supplement recommendations, continually updating the categories with my favorite products. [Go to drbrookestuart.com.] The products discussed on the podcast can be found in the "Immune Support" category, where all of my recommendations for the podcast are- below is also a list! We are also currently offering Free Consultations to support people at this time, where we can address what is coming up and work to put a plan in place from there.
Supplement List:
- Metagenics Ultra-Potent C
- Apex Energetics GI-Synergy
- Source Naturals Wellness Colloidal Silver Throat Spray
- Now Foods Oregano Oil
- Designs For Health Emulsi D3 Synergy Liquid
- Pure Encapsulations Zinc Citrate
More Dr. Brooke Stuart at www.drbrookestuart.com and on IG @DrBrookeStuart.
More me at www.Sonni.me and on IG @SonniAbatta.
Thanks for listening!
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The self isolation is REAL, y'all... but it's not all that bad when you've got awesome buds to check in with!
I've been a fan of the Atomic Moms podcast for years, and this week I'm so happy to welcome the host, Ellie Knaus to my show. Ellie and family are based in California and, just like the rest of us, are in the midst of self-quarantining... with young kids... which is a recipe for HOLY HELL THIS IS HARD.
And yet! Ellie and her crew are making the best of it! Come hang out with us for a bit as we catch up and talk all about these crazy times we're going through.
Follow Ellie on IG @AtomicMoms and make sure to check out her podcast, Atomic Moms, on any platform where you get your podcasts! www.AtomicMoms.com.
Follow me on IG @SonniAbatta and check out more of my stuff at www.Sonni.me.
Stay sheltered, stay safe, and stay sane!! Til next time...
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Ep 59: Coronavirus 101 for Parents, with PA Elizabeth Sirolly by Sonni Abatta
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Need to break a bad habit? Looking for a partner but feeling like you’re hitting a wall? And most of all, why is it SO hard to find real love?
This week’s episode is with love addiction coach and host of the podcast "Anything for Love," Katie Grimes. A self-described Sex, love and fantasy addict, Katie took her own struggles and experiences with relationships and turned them into a major life lesson and career, now helping other women.
We cover things like:
- Are you a love addict, and what is love addiction, anyway?
- Her experience in going from being “the other woman” to a woman in charge of her life
- The problem with dating apps
- Why she turned to coaching to help women
- Questions to ask yourself before searching for a partner
- How you're sabotaging your relationships
...and so, SO much more! Katie is a serious wealth of information, drawing from her own experiences on these topics, and she is here to save us all! Whether you're single, in a relationship or just wondering if you should be looking, her advice applies!
Check out Katie on IG @kg.katiegrimes, and check out her podcast, Anything for Love.
Follow me on IG @SonniAbatta, and read the latest posts on my blog, Sonni.me.
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We just got back from Park City with the 3 kids and it was super fun. Also we probably scared the entire plane away from having kids. Also also... I'm super awkward when I meet famous people. Rachel Hollis, sorry I'm a giant dork.
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Allison Evans is the co-founder of the (truly clean) cleaning and house care brand, Branch Basics. I've been using these products to clean my house for months now, and I am in love with them. They're effective without the potential irritation of traditional cleaning products. (The multi-surface cleaner, laundry detergent and oxy powder are my faves!)
In this episode we talk:
- The story behind the founding of Branch Basics
- How she fixed her PCOS and health issues with lifestyle changes
- What's in your cleaning products that you should keep an eye out for
- Best tips for keeping clean without bad chemicals
- Her favorite safe beauty picks
...and so much more!
And I've got a DISCOUNT code for you! Use code Sonni10 for 10% off their starter kit! It'll last you FOREVER. Try it if you're looking to green your routine... seriously... you'll love it!
Starter Kit: https://branchbasics.com/shop/starter-kit-oxygen-boost/ Use code: Sonni10
Follow them on IG @BranchBasics and check them out at branchbasics.com.
Follow me on IG @SonniAbatta and check out more tips and articles at Sonni.me!
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Y’all, I KNOW you have read the incredible, amazing, searingly-beautiful words of today’s podcast guest somewhere, somehow. Her quotes go viral, get pinned thousands upon thousands of times, but most importantly, her tips and tactics on parenting can really, truly change the way you approach raising your own tiny humans.
L.R. Knost is a best-selling author whose work and writings on gentle parenting have impacted countless parents, inspiring them to become more connected to parenting from a calmer, more encouraging and uplifting place. Her series of books (linked below) help parents to deal with the sometimes-big emotions of little kids in simple ways. L.R. is a mother of six, an activist, a wife and a self-proclaimed social justice warrior.
She shares with me some incredible stories on her motherhood journey, her career, and so much more. Here’s just some of what we cover:
- What is gentle parenting?
- What she learned from being a your mom
- Her amazing term for raising kids — “co-humaning”
- Tactics for tantrums
- Kids on social media
- Why she doesn’t believe in time outs anymore
- Her thoughts on sleep training
- Her cancer battle and where her health stands now
I cannot, CANNOT thank L.R. enough for allowing me to speak with her about her amazing work. I took so much from this conversation, and I know you will too.
Check out L.R.’s books here:
Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages — https://amzn.to/323Zvui Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting — https://amzn.to/37zO2E9 The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline — https://amzn.to/2SEwenb Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood — https://amzn.to/32aUvEw
And here is the book on sleep training that L.R. talks about during the podcast: https://amzn.to/38CKBhg
Follow LR on Instagram @LRKnost Follow me on IG @SonniAbatta and check out more daily stories on motherhood, self-care and beauty at Sonni.me.
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Y'all! The Hormone Extravaganza is BAAAACK!!
In Part 2 of my interview with naturopathic doctor and hormone expert, Dr. Carrie Jones, we talked generally about hormone, thyroid and adrenal health. In this episode, we get SPECIFIC... as in, specific to the questions that YOU all submitted! Enjoy!
Here's what we cover, in order, if you want to click through:
Why do our PMS symptoms seem more intense after having kids?
What’s the real truth on the birth control pill; is it really safe to take for extended periods of time as we’ve been told by doctors?
What’s the difference between a natural hormone protocol, versus one based on synthetics, and is one safer than the other?
For women not interested in being on hormone-based birth controls to prevent pregnancy, what is the next best option?
Can diet help balance hormones in peri menopause?
Is adrenal fatigue real?
What’s the best birth control for postpartum that won’t totally whack out your hormones?
How do I know if I’m imbalanced if labs come back fine?
Abnormally heavy period bleeding—what’s the cause and what can I do?
What are natural remedies for early menopause?
Can I go to my primary care physician to treat my hypothyroidism, or should I see an endocrinologist?
3 separate, heavy periods over the course of 7 weeks. What could it be?
The must-have supplements for women.
What causes hair loss after kids, and how do you reverse it?
How to deal with hormone issues associated with PCOS.
How can you avoid the intense emotions associated with PMS?
How do you stabilize cortisol levels?
Are hormone pellets safe, and what are the other options?
How does MTHFR impact hormone levels?
MORE ME: IG @SonniAbatta, www.Sonni.me MORE DR. JONES: @dr.carriejones
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This is it!! I'm SO geeked to share this episode with you guys, because it is chock full of so much incredible and useful information.
Okay, raise your hand if at one point during your cycle, you have felt like a psycho hose beast. (raises all the hands) Your hormones could be to blame.
In this episode, I talk with renowned hormone expert and naturopathic doctor, Dr. Carrie Jones, about why and how our hormones impact us so much, especially in our 30s. There is so so so SO much good information in this episode, I can hardly stand it. Here are some specifics:
- Why you're totally batshit crazy when you PMS
- Estrogen clearing — what it is and why it’s so important for overall health
- The tests you need to ask your doc for (thyroid, hormones, cortisol)
- The way your hormones and the rest of your body interact
- The supplements she recommends
- The magic of broccoli sprouts
- Why you need to pay attention to your cortisol levels
- The one thing you need to do when you wake up to regulate your cortisol
I'll be back next week where Dr. Jones will be answering YOUR questions that you submitted, so make sure you come back!
Follow me on IG @SonniAbatta for more daily stories and tips, and follow Dr. Jones @dr.carriejones.
And check out www.Sonni.me for more writings, ramblings and reviews on beauty proucts!
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Every season I switch up my product routine, so I had to share! Here are some new favorites I'm using and loving... and some catching up with Producer Nikki in this episode too!
Supplements/Wellness:
- Prima The Daily CBD capsules
- MaryRuth Organics Liquid Probiotic
- MaryRuth Organics Liquid Nighttime Multimineral (magnesium, zinc, calcium, vitamin D3, vitamin C, trace minerals)
- JuicePlus (green veggie and red fruit/veggie blends)
- Brain MD Omega 3 Power softgels
- Brain MD MethylFolate capsules
Skincare:
- Beste Jelly cleanser
- Beautycounter Countertime Essence
- Dr. Barbara Sturm Anti-Pollution Drops
- Iris and Romeo Best Skin Days
- M-61 PowerGlow Peel Pads (glycolic and salicylic acid, vitamin K, chamomile)
- Virtue Labs Healing Oil
Follow me on IG @SonniAbatta Follow Nikki @OrlandoVegans
www.Sonni.me for more writing, tips and stories on beauty, self-care and motherhood!
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SLEEP TRAINING: Is it for you and your baby?
This is a topic that SO many parents wrestle with—to sleep train, or not to sleep train? In this week’s episode I talk with Lauren Wolfe, the founder of sleep consultant agency Lolo Lullaby, a sleep consulting agency that’s certified by the Family Sleep Institute. Lolo Lullaby counsels new moms and dads on how to help their babies get developmentally-appropriate, better rest.
- How to decide if sleep training is right for you and your baby
- When to start sleep training, if you choose to
- The biggest myths surrounding sleep training
- Why “cry it out” isn’t what it’s all about
- What you get when you work with a sleep consulting agency
- The exhaustion of the early days of parenthood
…and so much more! Lauren is full of SO much good information on sleep health for the whole family. If you’re in a spot where you’re considering sleep training or trying to schedule your child’s sleep a little better, this episode is for you!
Follow Lauren and Lolo Lullaby on IG @LoloLullaby, and check them out at www.lololullaby.com. Follow me on IG @SonniAbatta for more daily stories and tips!
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So you're having a baby... or maybe just thinking of getting pregnant. Welcome to the beginning of one of life's biggest journeys! In this episode, author Leslie Schrock is here to guide you through it.
Unlike other manuals that were handed to generations of expecting women, Bumpin' is a modern guide for the modern woman, and it breaks down preconception through pregnancy and delivery with humor, warmth, and very personal anecdotes from Leslie herself.
In this episode we talk:
- WHAT TO DO TO PREPARE FOR PREGNANCY
- BIG PREGNANCY MILESTONES
- "BELLY TOUCHERS" (ha!)
- DIFFICULTY GETTING AND STAYING PREGNANT
- BODY AND EMOTIONAL CHANGES DURING PREGNANCY
- DIFFICULT DELIVERIES
- THE FOURTH TRIMESTER
...and so, SO much more! Leslie's take on all things motherhood is so fun, and so informative.
Check out the book at www.bumpin.com, and follow Leslie on IG and Twitter @LeslieJZ.
Follow me on IG @SonniAbatta and check out my blog, www.SonniAbatta.com, for more daily tips and stories on all things motherhood and self-care!
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HAPPY 2020, FRIENDS!
The new year is here, y'all! Do you do resolutions? (I don't.) Whatever your perspective on fashion and style is, I think most of us can agree that it's a topic that confounds TONS of women. Like, what do I wear? How do I dress this different body after having kids? Do I really need trendy pieces, or are classics best?
Stylist Melanie Pace has been at the fashion game for 15 years, and has styled celebrities on down to normal folk, like myself. She's adorable, stylish (duh), and full of practical tips for getting your style game back on point just in time for the new year.
In this episode we talk:
- HOW TO NOT BE OVERWHELMED IN A PACKED STORE
- DRESSING YOUR BODY AFTER BABY
- WHAT IT'S LIKE STYLING CELEBRITIES
- WHEN YOU SHOULD CALL IN THE PROS FOR FASHION HELP
- THE ONE TRICK THAT EXPANDED MY WARDROBE INSTANTLY
- WHAT STAPLES YOUR CLOSET NEEDS
...and so much more! Melanie has such a positive, upbeat vibe, and she's FULL of good info. I know you'll take lots away from this one!
More Melanie: IG @MelaniePace www.MelaniePace.com
More Me: IG @SonniAbatta www.SonniAbatta.com
And drop me a line at sonni@sonniabatta.com if you have any feedback!
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I'm on a solo journey comin' at you LIVE from my van, like the true professional I am. In this episode it's all about the damn holiday break... and what to do with your kids. Anyone? (Bueller? Bueller??)
- Hormone tests and why I'm getting one
- What in HOLY HELL do you do with two weeks off school?
- Kids' holiday recitals and why trying to find seats might be the worst thing ever
- Celebrating the year anniversary of this podcast! (WOOT!)
- Favorite episodes over the past year
- What to expect next year
I'm outta steam, guys. See you next year with tons of great new interviews! Reach out with questions, feedback, and non-asshole comments on IG @SonniAbatta
xo
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As the year comes to a close, I'm highlighting interviews I've done with experts over the past 12 months that have great tips, information and inspiration.
In this quick episode, we revisit the scary topic of human trafficking, and how it impacts our kids, with Florida Abolitionist--a group whose mission it is to end what they call "modern day slavery."
Enjoy this quick hit, and I'll be back with more highlights from the past year as we wind down 2019.
For more stories, tips and pics, follow me on IG @SonniAbatta.
Featured guest IG: @FLAbolitionist
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You guys loved the last installment, so here’s another Mom Happy Hour!
This time I’m talking with badass mom of 5 (WHAAAAT) Andi Prather, who’s the owner at barre3 Winter Park and an all-around badass mama. I don’t want to spoil the surprise or anything, but all I’m gonna say is, you might not trust your birth control after this one… HA!!
But seriously.. a step back. It’s so, so necessary to hear the stories of other moms, right? Raising kids, you can feel like you’re totally alone… like you’re the only one whose kid doesn’t sleep through the night, or who had a crazy birth experience, or can’t seem to get out of the house without a small person attaching themselves to your ankles… It’s a LOT.
And these Mom Happy Hours are all about hearing other women talk about their experience with parenthood—the good, the bad and the ca-razzzy.
In this episode we talk about: + GETTING PREGNANT AFTER GETTING “PERMANENT BIRTH CONTROL”… AND AFTER YOUR HUSBAND HAS A VASECTOMY (You guys HAVE HAVE HAVE to hear this one!!!) + RAISING MIDDLE SCHOOLERS + THE ONE RITUAL ANDI HAS THAT KEEPS HER KIDS TALKING WITH MOM AND DAD + SETTING BOUNDARIES FOR SCREENS + NOT GIVING YOUR KIDS SMARTPHONES + HOW HER SURPRISE BABY SAVED HER LIFE
…and oh, yes, she also talks about raising five children at once. Because HOLY HELL. That’s a miracle in and of itself.
Andi is so, so fun to talk to, and I know you’ll walk away from this episode with so many nuggets of wisdom that only a veteran mama can provide.
Follow me on IG @SonniAbatta and www.Sonni.me... And follow Andi @andi.prather
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Guys, she was such a hit that’s she’s BACK! Tenley Starr—RN, cosmetic injector, and founder of Starr Clinical Skin Care—is here to answer all the questions that YOU submitted! We got very specific in this episode, and really dial down on routines, what in-office treatments are best for specific issues, and so much more.
Here are some of the specific topics we cover:
- Bakuchiol as a retinol alternative
- Can you get Botox WITHOUT getting the dreaded “frozen forehead” look?
- Botox vs. Juveau
- Treating hyperpigmentation, & the difference between hyperpigmentation and melasma
- Must-have products for a simple daily routine
- Best anti-aging skincare for sensitive skin
If you submitted a question, thank you! Check out Starr Clinical at www.starrclinical.com, and send any questions or thoughts to me and Tenley at:
@StarrClinical @SonniAbatta
www.Sonni.me
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What's holding YOU back? Whether you need to get to the next level with your career or your personal life, we all have blocks that hold us back when it comes to taking our purpose to the next level.
What do you do when you need to tap into a new source of inspiration and encouragement to get onto your next chapter with confidence?
This week’s episode is all about finding your juju, your secret sauce, your next chapter.. with author, business coach and podcast host (and mom!) Kate Crocco.
As host of the podcast "Thinking Like a Boss," Kate interviews women entrepreneurs and leaders
- Big career changes
- Why you need to forget the word “balance”
- Reorganizing your life after kids
- What you need to do to find inspiration for your next move
- The blocks that hold us back
She's so inspiring and positive, I know you'll get some great takeaways from this interview to use in your next life chapter! Enjoy!
And don't forget to check out Kate's book, "Thinking Like a Boss," available in February 2020!
More Kate: IG @katecrocco, www.katecrocco.com More Me: @SonniAbatta, www.SonniAbatta.com
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In this week's episode we talk all about taking care of your face, with Tenley Starr, of Starr Clinical Skin Care.
Tenley and her plastic surgeon father founded Starr Clinical, a skin care line based on gentle naturals, that helps to reset and balance your skin. Think: No nasty chemicals your skin doesn't need, and only simple, powerful ingredients to rejuvenate it.
We start there, but we cover SO much more as it relates to healthy, glowing skin! Other topics:
- THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND HER LINE
- IS CLEAN BEAUTY HERE TO STAY?
- HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH TO WASH YOUR FACE?
- WHY ARE YOU BREAKING OUT ALL THE TIME?
- BOTOX
- FILLERS
- LASERS
- WHAT TO ASK YOUR SKIN CARE PROVIDER TO GET CLEAR, EVEN SKIN
- SIMPLE PROCEDURES TO CLEAR YOUR SKIN
Tenley is so, so fun to talk to, and we got on such a roll that I didn't have time to cover other topics that I wanted to hit, so I'm bringing her back! Make sure you watch my feed for her next interview, which will come out soon!
More me: @SonniAbatta, www.Sonni.me More Tenley: @StarrClinical
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It’s time for a little catch-up, friends! This week’s episode is a solo journey and BOY OH BOY, we hit it allll.
Here are some of the topics we cover in astoundingly intellectual detail:
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Just give me my trophy now, because I am officially Parent of the Year. I let my kids watch Austin Powers probably about 10 years too early, and that resulted in our Halloween costumes this year.
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The terrifying situation that are corn mazes (SAVE ME JESUS) and how I nearly died in one last week. Just kidding. Mostly. But seriously, they are anxiety traps.
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T.I. and how he should not come within ten feet of his own teenage daughter
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Backlash to another episode I recently did on #30Something about infidelity
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My super professional take on modern feminism. Grab a pad of paper and start taking notes.
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Oh, and do you know what a unicorn is? No… not the horse with a horn. Something else a little more saucy. I didn’t know what is was and now I do and man do I now feel older and less hip than ever.
This one is a real carousel ride of intellect and wit, let me tell you.
Follow me on IG @SonniAbatta for more daily stories and tips, and hop on over to Modern Motherhood with Sonni Abatta on Facebook for more detailed conversations; and follow producer Nikki @orlandovegans.
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The word alone is enough to make you immediately sick. Infidelity.
But what happens *after your partner cheats? Writer Jodie Utter has been through it, and she is sharing every last detail about what she chose to do to move forward in her life and in her marriage.
Of course everyone's story will be different, but Jodie's writing has offered a raw look at the healing process involved in her own story, and her honesty on this often-taboo subject allows for conversations--and healing--to flow that much easier.
This conversation is a very, very honest one, guys, and what I love about Jodie is that she is not one to hold back. I'm so grateful that she chose to share all the details of her story with me, in hopes that it can potentially help someone else experiencing the very complicated side effects of infidelity.
In the meantime, make sure to check out more of Jodie's work. It's been published all over numerous online publications, all of which are linked through her own content-rich site, www.utterimperfection.com. You can follow her channels to get her latest writings and musings.
www.facebook.com/utterimperfection IG @utterimperfection
And be sure to follow me for more daily stories, interviews and tips @SonniAbatta.
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It's been a while since I've done a comprehensive list of all the safer beauty products I'm using and loving, and in this week's episode I run through all my favorites not only for beauty, but also for the household.
You'll get my favorite clean options for:
- Cleanser
- Toner
- Exfoliators
- SPF
- Moisturizer
- Laundry detergent
- Dish soap
- And some quick tips on how to clean out your beauty routine and household
For all the products mentioned, check out: https://sonniabatta.com/my-updated-clean-beauty-and-household-favorites/
...and for more beauty tips and thoughts, follow me on IG @SonniAbatta
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Welcome back to the Lady Parts extravaganza! …That sounds a lot saucier than I intended, but you get the idea. This is PART TWO of an interview series with board-certified OB/GYN Dr. LaKrystal Warren all about issues that impact women and their sexual and reproductive health. . So here’s the deal: You guys submitted questions, and Dr. Warren and I get to all of them. In Part One, we talked fertility, pregnancy and birth; and in this episode it’s all about YOU. Here are some of the topics we cover: . + Sex drive mismatch + Getting through dry spots in your sex life + Painful sex and how to fix it + Endometriosis + PCOS + HPV—does it ever go away? + What a Pap smear really tests for . If you submitted a question, THANK YOU so much! I hope you find this information as interesting as I did! . Follow me on IG for more daily stories and tips @SonniAbatta, and check out Dr. Warren and her practice here: https://www.facebook.com/myobgynorlando/
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Okay, so you know how babies are made. But there is SO much more to babies—and your body—than the basics.
I’m STUPID excited about this episode of 30 Something because it was all of YOU that made it so good! So if you sent in a question, THANK YOU!
So let’s get to it. Today I'm talking all things reproductive health with the amazing board certified, Orlando-based OB-GYN, Dr. LaKrystal Warren. Guys. SO much good information here. So here’s the thing with OB-GYN’s: They hear allll the crazy stories. Dr. Warren and I get into some serious stuff here, including swinging, STD’s, problems with fertility and more. Can you say JUICY?!!!
I solicited questions from all of YOU amazing people, and they are so, so good. Here is just part of what we cover:
- Freezing your eggs
- Open marriages
- Your peak fertile years
- Vaginal tearing during birth
- IUI
- IVF
- Pregnancy
- Infertility
- Secondary infertility
There was so much good advice here that we had to break it into two episodes. So stay tuned next week when we talk all about intimacy, sex drive, relationships and more. Gah! So exciting!
For more, follow me @SonniAbatta and Dr. LaKrystal Warren at www.contemporarywomenscareobgyn.com/
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Hey all! How many times have you thought to yourself, "Man, this momming stuff is hard??" I know--daily. It's SO important to have people in your life with whom you can talk about all the crazy moments in motherhood, who also know that despite all the complaining, you still love it. This week's episode is for everyone who has ever needed that virtual shoulder to lean on!
The Closet Moms (named for their favorite place to escape to when stuff gets real in their houses) are podcasters who have built a community on the honest moments of motherhood--honestly crazy, and honestly awesome.
This recording felt like someone dropped a mic into a happy hour... and I love it. These girls are so fun, and they open up about SO many things #momlife that, I promise, will make you feel a little less alone... and will make you laugh along the way.
In this episode we talk: + Going from 1 t o 2 kids + Favorite baby products + Leaving work, then going back + The real shitshow that is being a stay-at-home mom + Traumatic birth experiences + Why we are therapy groupies + The BS of #birthplans (Come at me, bro. I think they’re junk.)
Oh, and all products mentioned in this episode are on my blog. Check out: www.SonniAbatta.com.
IG @SonniAbatta @ClosetMomsOrlando
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"Every woman, whole." That's the tag line for the company Totum Women, which is the brand founded by mom of three and former corporate star, Erin Erenberg.
Her past jobs include IP attorney, non-profit leader, entertainment executive with a big country name, and crowdfunding expert.
And now, she's behind the company whose goal, in their words, is "to serve you with truth, community and resources."
Totum makes a lactation support cookie that's so good, even Gwyneth and Goop have mentioned it. (!!!) This cookie--developed by Erin alongside a former Mrs. Fields bigwig, so you KNOW they're good--is only part of the mom-positive platform that Erin and the Totum team are building.
In this episode we talk all about what was behind the development of these delicious little creations, and also what it's like to get a company off the ground when you're literally making another human at the same time.
We also talk:
- Working in the startup world and transitioning to other high-performance and high-stress jobs
- Starting a business with young kids at home
- Matresence--coming into yourself as a mom
- Growing an online community for moms, by moms
- Her advice for women pursuing a job or passion after having a baby
- Why there's no such thing as having to pick between "working mom" and "stay-at-home mom"
- Where Totum is headed next to continue to support women and moms
Check out TotumWomen.com for more on their amazing cookies and their other products, as well as a peek into Erin and her beautiful family.
For more, follow Totum on IG @totumwomen And follow me @SonniAbatta
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In this episode of 30 Something, Orlando-based pediatrician, Dr. Joseph Cannizzaro, talks about the issues behind his book, "The 4A Epidemic: Healing for Children with Autism, Allergies, ADHD and Asthma."
Dr. Cannizzaro has been in practice for 50 years, and his approach to medicine and treatment is holistic and integrative. A proponent of supplementation and diet changes to help address these issues, and resorting to medicating only when necessary, Dr. Cannizzaro says he has seen success in his patients with this multi-pronged approach.
I know there is a heated and ongoing debate--with regards to children with autism and ADHD in particular--as to whether or not these approaches can help children. I want to make clear that Dr. C is speaking his opinion, from his decades of practice, sharing his opinion, and that each child is unique. Of course the best approach is always to get in touch with your own doctor with your questions.
But I can say that Dr. Cannizzaro is a wealth of information based on his years of practice, and this conversation about the issues in the book, as well as the reason why he wrote it, is so interesting for parents to hear.
A big thank you to everyone who submitted questions through my Instagram for this episode. We get to them as well!
For more on Dr. C and his practice, please visit mycipc.com. Information on their Salt Room, which is used to treat common respiratory issues and colds, can be found at www.saltroomlongwood.com.
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Guys! Guys. I'm only slightly embarrassed by the fact that I had a full-on breakdown on my IG Stories while discussing my first mammogram. But seriously, it was scary to confront the fact that 1) I am at the age and stage of life where need them now, and 2) Being at the age where you start to worry about your health kinda stinks.
Mom anxiety. Or just plain old anxiety. It's real. I already blogged about this issue last week, but I had to talk about it a little more because I heard from SO many people who feel this way too--this sudden realization of their own vulnerability and mortality.
So yeah... some serious stuff but promise it's not a total Debbie Downer episode! Lots of laughs too! But most importantly, to my fellow ladies, a quick reminder to let you know you're not alone, and that we got this.
xoxo
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Hittin' up the mic solo this week for a quick episode catching up on all things September--back to school, all sorts of new expectations for my first grader and how I'm an utter failure at being a Homework Helper, and... hurricanes.
I'm clearly not one for emergency situations, because I have been Anxiety Annie this week leading up to the storm. Will it strike us? Will we have enough bread stored up (is eight loaves good enough)?! Will my patio furniture float away in a river of floodwater???? Aaaah! The uncertainty! THE CONE OF UNCERTAINTY!
I also hit on the three CBD products that I love for stress relief. Come to think of it, perfect for moments like this.
If you're out of Dorian's way, be grateful. If you're not, be safe! See you on the other side of the storm!
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There are no two ways about it--being a working mother is HARD.
The most difficult part, though, can be those first few weeks back after having a baby. From changes in your hormones to your body to your schedule, everything is different... yet everyone expects women to go back to work and do the exact same things they did before they left.
And while that's certainly possible, it's far from easy... at least without the right help and advice.
That's where best-selling author Lauren Smith Brody comes in. Her book The Fifth Trimester is here to walk you through it step by practical step.
I LOVED this conversation with Lauren because I've been there before--standing in the closet full of clothing that no longer fits wondering, "What the hell am I going to wear?" Or asking my boss, "Where can I pump at work?" Or even simple things like, How do you navigate your relationship after having a baby?
This conversation was a true delight and I'm SO SO excited to share it with YOU!
I can't overstate the insane amount of value and practical advice Lauren offers in this interview, and in her book. Here are some of the topics we cover:
- Finding childcare: Should you use in-home care, or day care?
- Getting your relationship back on track after baby--the sweet spot of time spent together that research shows improves your relationship
- Beauty tips--her favorite products to look "done" in five minutes or less
- How to stock your closet if your regular clothes still don't fit when you head back after leave (Hint: They probably won't.)
- Managing yourself, and others, at work
- And so much more!
I promise you'll walk away from this with not only practical advice, but also knowing that you are NOT alone in this crazy new part of life.
Buy Lauren's book HERE: https://amzn.to/2ZnB3RE Read my blog post on Lauren HERE: http://bit.ly/2ZbXbmP
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Brooke Stuart is a holistic doctor who says that yes, your lifestyle and diet CAN change your life.
It turns out there is so much we can change when it comes to our health if we pay attention to the whole picture. I love this episode because Brooke goes in-depth into so many health issues that women deal with.
In this episode we talk:
- Hormones and all the reasons they go awry
- Anxiety--why it can happen and how to manage it
- The supplements she swears by
- Toxic overload and how it can impact your overall health
- Her very specific picks on supplements and clean beauty products
- Why you may want to try a holistic approach to your health
- Leaky gut syndrome
Check out all her very SPECIFIC product recommendations on my website here --> http://bit.ly/307aH7U
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You all know I am a total beauty FREAK! When I recently tried VOLO Beauty's Hair Hero microfiber towel (and loved it), I started digging a little bit more into the company behind it, and what I found is that VOLO is about to change the haircare industry. Guys, they've invented a CORDLESS HAIR DRYER. That sound you hear is me screaming with excitement.
I dragged Ryan onto the pod to talk all about this new invention and what makes it different and so great, and we also talked all about what's ahead not only for his company but also the beauty industry in general.
In this episode we talk: + THE CORDLESS HAIR DRYER AND HOW IT CAN CHANGE YOUR ROUTINE + HOW VOLO DEVELOPED THEIR OWN TECHNOLOGY THAT'S SET TO DISRUPT THE MARKET + WHY YOU NEED TO RECONSIDER HOW YOU TREAT YOUR WET HAIR + HOW RYAN TOOK A FAMILY BUSINESS AND USED IT AS A CATALYST TO BUILD HIS OWN EMPIRE + TIPS FOR ANYONE STARTING THEIR OWN BUSINESS VENTURE + WHAT HAPPENS WHEN PEOPLE DON'T HAVE THE SAME VISION AS YOU FOR YOUR WORK, AND HOW TO PUSH THROUGH + HIS WORK/LIFE BALANCE
...and more! I'm so grateful Ryan took some time to tell us all about what's in the pipeline for their company, and I hope you enjoy all the beauty chat as much as I did!
Shop the microfiber Hair Hero HERE: http://bit.ly/2GSMmLs Get on the list for the cordless dyer HERE: http://bit.ly/33eHA4l
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Lisa Schale-Drake is a master trainer and VP of research and development with barre3, which basically means it's her job to design workouts that kick your butt.
But seriously, barre3 is pretty amazing. It's the workout I've been doing for over three years now--including through my third pregnancy and postpartum--and it's an intense and, most importantly, effective workout. It's the main thing I credit with helping me to feel great and shed the postpartum pounds after our third baby.
I'm still on the barre3 wagon at least three times a week, and you all know when I love something, I have to share it!
Lisa and I have already chatted several times for interviews for my blog. She's so energetic and inspiring, and she really breaks down what makes a workout good, and why it's so important to find a low-impact workout that works, especially when you have just a little bit of time.
Sidenote: In the intro of this episode I also talk about our recent trip back to Pittsburgh and some recent episodes of anxiety I've been dealing with. (Spoiler alert: it's hard to travel with three young kids! and hormones still suck). And it's kinda intense. I know everyone out there with a young family and aging parents can relate to the unique stressors that this time of life can bring, and I just had to share it. Just wanted to give you a heads up because it's a little longer of an intro than normal!
In this episode we talk: + WHY IT'S SO IMPORTANT TO CARVE OUT SELF-CARE TIME AS A MOM + WHAT BARRE3 IS ALL ABOUT + WORKING OUT AS A PREGNANT AND NEW MOM + BEING CONNECTED WITH YOUR BODY + LISA'S DAILY ROUTINE WITH TWO YOUNG KIDS + WHY YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO YOUR BODY WHEN WORKING OUT
Check out my blog interview with Lisa here: http://bit.ly/32NlkOS
And find out more about barre 3 on their website, barre3.com!
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How many times as a mom have you felt like you needed to find your group? To find your tribe?
It's hard on these streets as a mom! ...Especially when you don't feel like you have anyone to connect with. That's where Hello My Tribe comes in. Founder Alex Winkelman Zeplain has not only created a community, but also a comprehensive online resource with information on everything from infertility and trying to get pregnant through the first years of your child's life.
Alex herself has a long history of building communities and building companies. Before Hello My Tribe, she formed Citizen Generation, which raised over $1M for nonprofit groups. And now with Hello My Tribe, Alex has taken the same focus and turned it onto the women and mother community.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK: + The crazy days of early motherhood + Getting pregnant + The challenge of finding a "mom group" + The importance of self-care as a mother + Entrepreneurship and how it fits into life as a busy mom + Alex's diagnosis of MS + Natural healing methods that work for her + What's next for Hello My Tribe
Enjoy the episode, and as always, mamas, know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
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For her paying job, you can find FOX New's Kristin Fisher following the President all around the world, covering all the daily stories relating to his term in her position as Washington correspondent.
But for the other, messier job--being a mom--you'll find her doing the same exact things other moms do--except trying to bend it around a crazy 3pm-midnight schedule.
In this episode of 30 Something, I talk with Kristin about what it's like to work these two pretty important jobs, all while still trying to take care of herself.
And Kristin has has a pretty incredible role model when it comes to watching a working mom who did it all. Her mother, quite literally, is out of this world. As the first mother in space, Anna Lee Fisher went to work--wait for it--THREE DAYS after giving birth to Kristin, to assure her place on the space mission would be confirmed. (Guys, she even brought her DONUT to work to sit on, she's that committed. I bow down.)
All of that grit and drive rubbed off on Kristin, who's now navigating her way through motherhood with her own mom's help and wisdom.
In this episode, we talk:
- LIFE AS A TV NEWS REPORTER
- WHAT IT'S LIKE TO TRAVEL AND PARENT
- CAN WORKING MOMS REALLY HAVE IT ALL?
- ADVICE FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN WORKING IN TELEVISION
- WHY EVERYONE LOOKING FOR A JOB IN MEDIA NEEDS TO BE A SELF-STARTER
- KRISTIN'S FAVORITE BEAUTY PRODUCTS FOR ON-AIR (AND OFF!)
- WHAT IT'S LIKE GETTING STUCK IN A HOTEL IN NORTH KOREA WITH KIM JONG UN (WHAT?!?!? This story is insane.)
Enjoy the episode! And find more on Kristin on her IG Page @kristinfishers
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Chances are--no matter what stage of life you're in--you've stood in your closet at least once before and thought to yourself, "What am I going to wear?!"
In this week's episode, I talk with founder of personal styling company Copper + Rise, which takes on styling in a different way, by helping people find out who they are, and going from there. Joanna Lovering, the founder and CEO, has an extensive background in the corporate world, having worked for companies like Jet Blue, L'Oreal and Tiffany & Co in the past.
Style is far from a frivolous topic. As women, it's not superficial to care about how you present yourself to the world; sometimes in fact, it's a vital part of telling the world who you are. That's why I loved talking with Joanna so much. She really helps women step into who they are, before helping them to pick out what to wear.
In this episode we discuss:
- WHY IT'S SO HARD TO NAIL DOWN YOUR STYLE, ESPECIALLY AT CERTAIN POINTS IN LIFE
- FINDING STYLE AFTER MAJOR BODY CHANGES
- LOSS AND HOW IT CHANGES OUR PATHS
- CHANGING CAREERS
- STARTING YOUR OWN BRAND AND GETTING A COMPANY OFF THE GROUND
- STYLING AN AMAZING WEDDING IN ITALY
Joanna is incredible--a real, intelligent and driven woman who is poised to make big moves!
Check out Joanna's services at www.CopperandRise.com, and follow her on IG at @copperandrise. (Her IG grid layouts seriously are next level.)
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Andrew's back, and he is FIRED UP, people. We kick off this amazing episode with my better half by almost getting into a fight on the mic, then segueing elegantly into hot button topics such as:
- My new-found mom anxiety, and how I like to drag him into the dark corners of my mind
- How having kids impacts a relationship, from a dad's perspective
- The crazy early days of parenting
- Andrew's tips on how to navigate a convenience store line (Get your notebooks out; this one's detailed.)
- Andrew's raging sneaker addiction
- How awesome he is
Seriously, there was a moment when I thought we might have to scrap this puppy because it is filled with #alltheemotions, but I'm putting it out there because I sincerely believe you will get some good information on what to do when a cashier opens up another line unexpectedly at the store.
Ha! Love this guy. Enjoy!!
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Just call me Sonni, M.D. This little solo episode is chock full of advice for new moms that I learned on the mean streets of new motherhood. Super simple--five tips that can help you keep your sanity.
It may or may not also include a story about why one's partner should not drink heavily before a hypnobirthing class.
Also, my kids storm the castle while I'm taping, so enjoy that little tender moment.
HAPPY MOMMING
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Where do I even start with Dr. Romie Mushtaq?! This episode is absolutely one of my favorites EVER.
Here are the Cliffs Notes on Dr. Romie:
No stranger to trailblazing, Dr. Romie was a neurologist when less than 5% of the field was made up of women. Even though she loved her work, the punishing 80-100 hours per week she spent working soon led her to her own health crisis. It was on the recovery bed after surgery that Dr. Romie realized she needed a new approach to her own life.
Since then, Dr. Romie has launched into a career of education and inspiration, all aimed at addressing the serious issue of how stress impacts our health.
Currently the Chief Wellness Officer at Evolution Hospitality, Dr. Romie now oversees the health of over 5,000 of their employees by combining traditional Western medicine practices with Eastern traditions to address both the body and the spirit.
Dr. Romie's TED talk, "The Powerful Secret of Your Breath," has been viewed over 320,000 times, and she continues to be an on-demand speaker nationwide on the topics of whole-self health and well being. She now says her mission is to shift our brain health--to change how we all approach our hectic lives and therefore improve the quality of our lives.
As if all of that weren't enough, she's also working on a book on that very topic.
In this episode we talk:
- What it's like to be a trailblazing woman in the field of medicine
- Why women sometimes feel like they have to choose between family and career
- Her life-altering diagnosis that made her adjust her career path
- The importance of mindful breathing
- The exact blood panels women should be asking their doctors for
- Why she asked her employees to do a "digital detox," and the life-changing results that ensued
- Hormones (and why they're such a b****)
- Thyroid issues
- Transitioning from one career to another
Guys, I am so, SO in love with Dr. Romie's vibe. And I'm honored to be the conduit of all of this incredible information she has for all of us. Practical and inspirational... this episode has it all!
As always, don't forget to Subscribe so you never miss an episode! I'd also be super grateful if you left a rating and/or review. Each review helps to get this information to women out there who might need it.
Enjoy!
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Honestly, is it just me or is the month of May absolutely batshit crazy? Talking a little in this episode about all the craziness that comes along with the end of the school year; another staycation with the kids; and, are you a summer camp mom or not?
I'm also outlining some beauty products I'm incorporating into my routine this summer, including one that's--TMI ALERT--perfect for back-ne. Go ahead, judge.
In this episode, we talk:
- END-OF-SCHOOL-YEAR INSANITY
- MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
- WHY I HATE SUMMER CAMPS (Spoiler alert: It has to do with my laziness.)
- SUMMER BEAUTY PICKS
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Every mom knows that the first few months of motherhood--while amazing--can also be incredibly isolating and difficult.
Jen Schwartz founded a blog, The Medicated Mommy, years ago to share her own journey with postpartum depression and connect with other moms who were facing the same difficulties.
That blog eventually spun off into Motherhood Understood, an online community where women not only share their own personal stories about early parenthood, but Jen also provides resources that point moms in the right direction if they need help.
Moms--YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Jen and her community are here to prove that. And the explosive growth of her community has proven that moms are here to support one another no matter what.
In this episode we talk:
- POSTPARTUM MOOD DISORDERS
- THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PPD AND POSTPARTUM ANXIETY, PSYCHOSIS AND OTHER MOOD DISORDERS
- THE BEAUTY AND THE DIFFICULTY OF EARLY MOTHERHOOD
- WHY MOMS THESE DAYS ARE SHARING THEIR STORIES MORE THAN EVER
For more real talk on babies and motherhood, check out motherhood-understood.com, and SonniAbatta.com.
If you are someone you know are in need of help after having a baby, go to postpartum.net or call 1-800-944-4773.
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In this episode I talk with the founder of nfuse, a personal care products company that infuses all their products with magnesium.
I started using nfuse deodorant about two years ago, after discovering them at my barre3 studio. Guys, this stuff is a game changer. I've used in nonstop since then.
If you use natural deodorants, you know they can be hit or miss. I've tried tons, and always go back to this one. On top of its performance, you also get a system-boosting dose of magnesium with each application.
Magnesium has been shown to help with: + Heart health + Muscle soreness + Bone health + Proper digestion + Anxiety and insomnia ...and so much more!
In this episode we also talk about: + Building a business from the ground up + Clean beauty + Changing careers + Working while raising a family + Starting a business with family
Ann worked with her husband, who has a background in science, and her sister, to bring the nfuse products to market. They now have several formulations of deodorant (roll-on, stick and gel), and they also just released magnesium-infused body lotions.
This company is going places, people! You've got to try nfuse. And Ann was kind enough to share a coupon code so you can get 20% off!
Just go to nfusemagnesium.com and enter the code "SONNI20" to get your discount!
I'm also giving away a bundle of ALL the magnesium-rich nfuse products on my Instagram page, so head over to @SonniAbatta and click "Follow" to get the details on that giveaway when it drops!
Enjoy, and learn more about nfuse here:
https://sonniabatta.com/2018/03/27/this-is-the-next-beauty-trend-to-hop-on-and-its-good-for-you-too
...and here:
www.nfusemagnesium.com IG: @nfuse_magnesium
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When Marisa Bardach Ramel was in high school, she and her family got life-changing news. Her mother had Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
At a time when life is hard enough on its own, Marisa has to learn to manage her own emotions about her mother's illness, all while trying to enjoy what could be her last few months with her mom.
In this memoir, Marisa and her mother alternate chapters, each processing the change their family is experiencing in passages full of raw emotion.
I read this book in a matter of days; from start to end it is incredibly touching, and a powerful reminder of the unshakable bond between mom and daughter.
Marisa and I talk about what it's like now that she's a mom to two young children; how she got through this tremendously difficult period of her life; and what grief has taught her with respect to her own parenting.
"The Goodbye Diaries" will be released May 7, 2019, and available for purchase at many online destinations as well as through the website, www.goodbyediaries.com.
I hope you enjoy listening to this conversation with Marisa as much as I enjoyed having it.
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In this episode of 30 Something with Sonni, I drag on my friend and fellow podcaster, Erika Jarvis. Erika currently works for a major theme park company (cough cough), is a former print journalist, a New York AND Pittsburgh girl (I mean... is there a better combo?), and she and her friend Amie delve into some seriously crazy stuff on their show, Podcast Rewind.
Want to know all about bitter people who can't get laid? Let Erika and Amie tell you all about incels! Ever wonder if you're truly a millennial? Catch their episode on Xennials! They've got insanely interesting episodes that cover it all, from sugar babies, to the Fyre Festival, cancel culture, the vaccination debate and more... these girls get into some seriously good stuff on their show.
I also ask Erika why everyone and their mother now has a podcast. (No, the irony of me asking this question is not lost on me.)
It's a long and fun one, friends! ... Oh, and we may or may not also bond over the fact that we both have Pittsburgh roots. Shoutout to our fellow SW-PA'ers.
Enjoy! And check out Erika and Amie by searching "Podcast Rewind" on your favorite podcast provider, and follow them on IG at @podcastrwd.
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In this gem of a solo episode, I lock myself in my closet to rant about all the damage we are doing to our kids by acting like total over-competitive a-holes. Also, meet the Easter Egg Hunt Mom. She is real, and she is horrible.
Also, please enjoy the incredible acoustics as a lawnmower slowly rolls past my house as I'm recording!
It's a real stream of consciousness extravaganza. Enjoy!
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Aaah! I have never been so nervous to interview someone in my whole life! I finally (finally!) convinced my husband Andrew to come on the podcast and boy oh boy, we talk about a lot of personal stuff. Besides him starting off the episode with a cough drop in his mouth (#newbieprobs), he did so well!
In this episode we talk about probing and important issues like:
- Does Sonni have an anger problem?
- How I managed to get two of our utilities shut off
- Personality types and what makes some relationships work
- Dads these days vs. Dads back in the day
- Crazy mom/dad life stuff
...and so, so SO much more! I'm just so excited I finally got him behind the mic. Enjoy!!!
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This episode is chock full of great health info!
Amanda is the founder of Grounding Roots, a juicing company that focuses on blends that help address different health issues. A former marketing executive who's now put those skills toward launching and growing Grounding Roots, Amanda and her husband Jed have become advocates of natural approaches toward healing.
In this episode we talk about:
- Autoimmune issues and the one scary diagnosis she got at 14
- Addressing exhaustion
- The books that changed Amanda's life (and ones I love too!)
- Trying to balance work and motherhood
- Expanding Grounding Roots to offer more products
and so much more! If you're in the Central Florida area, you have to check out their storefront, and follow along her (amazing) Instagram page @groundingroots.
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Guys. Can we please just talk for a minute about how hysterical Amy Weatherly is? This episode is SO full of laughs I can hardly believe we got through it.
I found Amy's writing first--like so many people--on Facebook. Her viral posts touch on things as funny as Chick Fil A and "mean moms," to more serious topics like feeling alone in motherhood and struggling to fit in.
I could have honestly talked with her for hours, but this will have to suffice. ...Until Part Two. ;)
Enjoy this conversation with this incredible writer, and be sure to follow along on her and my social accounts here!
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Back in the day (picture me hunched over a cane and with reading glasses perched on my nose while saying this), I used to do this thing called "car camping." When the babies were sleeping in the car, I would fire up a podcast, grab a Dunkin Donuts coffee and a half dozen Munchkins, and just cruise.
And most often, the podcast in my ear was Atomic Moms, by Ellie Knaus. Ellie is an actor, a mom of two young girls, a wife, and the host of the top-rated parenting podcast, Atomic Moms. The description of the podcast says it all: "A modern parenting podcast and community of mamas who celebrate and commiserate about the joys and complexities of caring for our children and ourselves." Pretty much covers it all, right?
Anyhow, I stalked--I mean, tracked down--Ellie and pretty much made her tell me all about her transition from actor to mom to podcast host, what she's learned about motherhood, and why she loves interviewing all these experts so much for her show.
She's a ray of sunshine, truly. Hope you enjoy! And definitely check out Atomic Moms and make sure you subscribe! You'll love it... seriously.
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Dr. Julia Nordgren is a pediatrician who did something kinda crazy: One day she decided to put her job on hold and leave to study at the Culinary Institute of America for a year. With her boys and husband on one coast and herself on the other, Dr. Julia learned the art of cooking, and soon she wanted to share that passion with others.
Having already spent her career in medicine working with kids who needed to turn their health around, Dr. Julia knew how to counsel families counsel their children on healthy food. But with her new venture, her (gorgeous) cookbook called "The New Family Table," she's now showing us all how to do it, step by step.
Still working at her medical practice, Dr. Julia also now spends her time educating families about how to choose healthy options for their table, daily.
In this episode we talk about:
- Why healthy eating is harder for families than ever
- How to conquer time challenges and still cook well
- Why it's important to follow your calling, even if it's logistically difficult
- Healthy eating for kids and teenagers
- How to raise kids with good body image
By the way, my favorites from her book are the Brazilian Chicken & Rice Soup and the super-simple (but INCREDIBLE) "Benjamin" Broccoli. AMAZING.
And I'm also giving away two copies of her new cookbook! Keep your eye on my IG account for all the details! @SonniAbatta
Follow Dr. Julia @DrJuliaCooks, and get more info on her and her book here: https://bit.ly/2Ty5qWF
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We don't shy away from the hard topics on this podcast, and boy oh boy, this episode falls into that category.
Writer Jodie Utter went through a public nightmare. After decades of marriage, her husband confessed to an affair; shortly after that, the story went public and he left his job. Talk about big life changes, very, very quickly.
Jodie has gone on to compose prolifically on the topic of relationships, personal growth, infidelity and marriage--many of which have gone viral or been shared extensively.
Jodie forces us to ask ourselves, What would WE do? And how does one actually find massive growth through something as shattering as an affair?
I promise you will be moved and inspired by her words. Hear more about where she is now; what she says to other women who have gone through a similar experience; and what her thoughts are on building an unlikely online community of fellow badass women.
Follow Jodie on Facebook HERE: https://bit.ly/2EcZDfI Check out her blog HERE: https://bit.ly/2XkCqkx
And don't forget to follow me on Instagram for more daily stories, interviews, tips and tricks @SonniAbatta
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Suneera Madhani had an idea that would change the payment processing industry, but when she told her then-bosses, they literally laughed in her face.
Just several years later, Suneera heads up her own company, FattMerchant, that handles $2 billion in transactions and has also managed to modernize the entire payment processing industry.
In her blast-off to fame within the tech world, she has attracted the attention of every major business publication, earning accolades and recognition along the way, all while raising two daughters with her husband.
Oh, and did I mention she's only 30? insert shocked emoji face
I loved diving into topics like entrepreneurship; trusting your gut; upending the status quo; and work life "balance" with Suneera. She's a wealth of knowledge on entrepreneurship and is equally open about her journey as a new mom.
Follow along on Instagram for more daily stories and interviews! --> @SonniAbatta and @MomBossBlog
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To quote the great Borat, "Wow wow wee wow." Sister friend here put up a post on positive body messaging, and I went viral. It's been a WEEK, guys. And you know what happens when you go viral? The trolls come out to play! Yippee!! I talk all about my viral post on positive body image for young girls, and read trolls' comments from my Daily Mail article LIVE on the pod. It's gonna be a real treat. Love, Sonni--the new social justice warrior
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It's no secret I'm a major beauty junkie and I'm constantly testing out new products; but there are some that I have on my vanity no matter what. This is the list of my Skincare MVP's!
I also talk about a personal story that explains why I became so obsessed with beauty products, but skin care products in particular. A little personal side to all the product rec's.
In this episode we talk about my current MVP products in the following categories:
- CLEANSERS
- TONERS
- MAKEUP REMOVER
- SERUMS
- MOISTURIZERS
- SPF PRODUCTS
- MASKS
- FACE OIL
I've linked all of these products if you want to check them out right here --> https://amzn.to/2DS0qU8
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Jenna Lee has gone from network anchor star to entrepreneur and trailblazer.
Jenna was a reporter and TV news anchor for 15 years before she chose to walk away from FOX News, and immediately after that, she launched SmartHer News--a digital news service that brings you all the big headlines with no spin, to twist, just facts. (You also have to check out her daily Coffee Chats from her kitchen on IG Live--they're SO informative and she's adorable!)
I loved talking with her about her new venture; what it was like working, and then leaving, a job in the Number One television market in the country; the seemingly-crazy state of American politics; and why it's more important than ever to be an informed citizen.
Guys, it was SUCH a pleasure talking with someone who embodies the definition of second chapter success!
Check out her website to get started with SmartHer news, and follow along on IG @SmartHerNews too! It's like having all the news you actually need right in your hands.
Enjoy the episode!
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If you have an internet connection and a pulse, you have seen the name Marie Kondo pasted all over your TV and computer screens lately. The Japanese professional organizer has been promoting her KonMari tidying method for years, but it's gaining major traction these days since the start of her new show on Netflix.
Today I tell you all about how I decluttered my own closet, share with you actionable tips to cut through your clutter, talk about the benefits on minimizing our belongings, and also share tips on how to cut through the ever-messy Kids' Toy Closet (say it with me--UGH).
Check out sonniabatta.com/podcast for links to the shoe space saver I mention in the podcast! And don't forget to follow along @SonniAbatta on Instagram for more!
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As is the case with major life changes, Kelly Graham's introduction to the world of natural and safer body care began with a giant scare. After battling infertility to finally have her two daughters, Kelly ended up with a host of medical issues that drove her to research what it was she was putting onto her body when it came to personal care products. A deep dive into the benefits of beneficial bacteria led her to develop and found Aleavia skincare, which is a prebiotic skin care product line.
In this episode we talk about: + INFERTILITY + WHAT WORKED FOR KELLY TO GET PREGNANT + DIFFICULT PREGNANCIES + ENTREPRENEURSHIP + NATURAL BEAUTY + PRE- VS. PRO-BIOTICS + BALANCING MOM LIFE AND WORK
I have been a fan of Kelly's products for years, and I can't wait for you to hear more about them, and the story of the wonderful woman behind them.
Check out my review and more info on Aleavia HERE --> https://bit.ly/2VVz6LX
One of my favorite products from the line HERE --> https://bit.ly/2MbpF6w
Follow Kelly on Instagram at @AleaviaSkincare and me at @SonniAbatta!
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Shannon Green has had a long career in journalism spanning both sports and news. Currently a Community Conversations host with the Orlando Sentinel, she's now using her storytelling abilities to tackle issues like felon voting rights and the decline of organized religion with her video series The Bridge.
We break it down on what it's like to work as a journalist in a world where information sharing is changing daily; we talk about the stories where news and sports intersect (Colin Kaepernick); and share our thoughts on why the phrase "work/life balance" is a big fat lie.
We also talk about where journalism is headed, and why it's important in this, and any, industry to keep evolving.
Enjoy!
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PR expert Sara Brady can has worked on some of the most high-profile stories the world has ever seen. From tragedies where the country is asking all sorts of questions that those involved aren't ready to answer, to smaller problems that just need a good answer, Sara takes control with finesse and calm. She talks to me about what it's like to work with people who are dealing with some of the hardest moments of their lives, and even gives some practical advice on how to deal with any PR disasters that might occur in your life.
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"Life is to be lived vibrantly every day." --Indie Lee
Ten years ago, Lisa started losing her peripheral vision in her left eye. A visit to the doctor confirmed her worst fears: She had a brain tumor. Her doctor's advice? Spend as much time as you can with your young kids, and hope for the best. Lisa emerged from that surgery not only healed, but also with a new outlook on life. She was going to start taking better care of herself and those around her with cleaner, more natural products. She also changed her name from Lisa to "Indie Lee," for "Independent Lisa."
Since then, Indie Lee, the skincare brand, has been picked up in hundreds of retailers worldwide and has also become a destination online for those curious about clean beauty and living better.
Hear more about the brand, the products, her advice for entrepreneurs and the amazing woman behind it!
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I'm Sonni, and I'm 30 something. Okay actually I'm 37. ;) (I hate when people don't tell their real age.) In this first episode of my podcast, we talk about what in the world we are going to be covering here, who I am, and why this stage of life is so fun... and so complicated. Let's do this!
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Melissa Wiggins is a dynamo. A mom motivated by her son Cannon's diagnosis of neuroblastoma, she is blazing new trails on cancer research for kids with her nonprofit, Cannonballing Kids Cancer. Melissa talks all about new trials for pediatric cancer, pushing research forward with her own grit and determination, and of course how her little guy is doing today.
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From pregnancy to birth to the first few years of your child's life, the early years of motherhood can be ROUGH! In this solo 'cast, I talk about all the things I wish I knew about early motherhood before I embarked on this wild, wonderful journey.
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It's sad but true: Gun violence is pervasive in modern America. So how do you keep your kids safe? How do you talk to them about guns? What should parents ask when their kids go to school? I talk with security expert Dave Benson about this and more, including the question we always come back to: Is gun control the answer?
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Do you find it hard to trust your gut? Why do we always second guess our first instinct? In this episode I talk with Jessie May Wolfe, founder of the HeartRise Movement. Having served clients like Amazon, GOOP, SoHo House and more, Jessie May has guided people toward trusting their instinct, helping them find success in their businesses and in their hearts. You'll walk away from this more inspired than ever to find your inner strength.
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